MONTREAT, N.C. (Aug. 21, 2016) â€" Milligan College's women's volleyball team wrapped up its weekend at Montreat College with a matchup against the Keiser University Seahawks on Sunday. The Buffaloes struggled early on and were swept in three sets (25-19, 25-21, 25-14).

Milligan (1-2, 0-0 AAC) dropped a tight first set. The Buffaloes trailed most of the set but remained within striking distance. Trailing 15-11, kills from Kellee Geren, Bailey Thomas, and Charlie Bateman helped tie things up at 17 apiece. However, Keiser responded with four points in a row and closed out the set on a 7-2 run.

The second set started close, with three ties and two lead changes leading up to the 7-7 mark before Keiser took the lead for good. Just like the first set, Milligan kept the deficit small, but never fully came back and lost the set 25-21.

The third set looked promising for Milligan. The Buffaloes held a small lead for the majority of the first half of the set. Thanks to six kills assisted by Geren, Milligan led 10-9 before Keiser retook the lead and closed out the Buffaloes 25-14.

Geren played a solid game, racking up 23 assists and five kills of her own. Senior Samantha Bruinius led all players with 32 attacks and had five kills as well. Bateman led all players in the block category with four.

The Buffaloes have a quick turnaround and return for their home opener on Monday, August 22, against the Point Park University Pioneers. First serve is scheduled for 4 p.m.