JACKSON, Tenn. - 9/22/2005 - The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ University volleyball team officially started their defense of their TranSouth Conference regular season and tournament titles form last season. The Lady Bulldogs defeated Cumberland University (Tenn.) 3-1 (30-16, 30-12, 24-30, 30-23) in Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's TranSouth Conference opener. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ improved to 8-4 overall and 1-0 in the league. Cumberland falls to 10-9 and 0-2 in conference play.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ blew through the first two games without much trouble but stumbled in the third game as an inspired Cumberland team showed they had a little volleyball left in them. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ trailed by six points early (8-2) and never recovered. The final game went to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ as they held of the aggresive Cumberland team.
#DOGS#
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