Athens, Tenn. (Oct. 13, 2009) --- The Milligan College volleyball team secured an AAC victory on the road Tuesday night at Tennessee Wesleyan. The Lady Buffs won in three straight sets over the Lady Bulldogs (26-24, 25-9, 25-10).

Freshman standout Chelsea Spivey (Gate City, Va.) pitched in from everywhere for the Lady Buffs tallying 24 assists, seven kills and five digs. Junior Bianca Burnett (Cookeville, Tenn.) led the Lady Buffs offensively with nine kills, while sophomore libero Morgan Rutledge (Kingsport, Tenn.) led the squad in digs with 17 during the match. As a team, the Lady Buffs recorded 10 blocks in the three sets.

“I am thrilled we walked away with another AAC victory in three (sets) tonight,” commented Head Coach Doneva Bays. “It was a great team effort, everyone played hard and focused. Hopefully we can continue to play with the confidence and consistency we are right now.”   

With the win, the Lady Buffs improve to 12-11 overall and 6-3 in the AAC.

The Lady Buffs host AAC member Bluefield College (Va.) Thursday, Oct. 15, in Steve Lacy Fieldhouse. Action begins at 6:30 p.m.