MOBILE, Ala. – The University of Mobile volleyball team stayed perfect on the year, moving to 7–0 after a dominant weekend at the Mobile Volleyball Tournament on Aug. 29–30 at Pharr Gymnasium. The Rams swept all three opponents—Milligan, Pensacola Christian, and Dillard—in straight sets.
Game 1 – Mobile 3, Milligan 0 (25–11, 25–11, 25–14)
Mobile opened the tournament Friday evening with a decisive sweep over Milligan. The Rams controlled both sides of the net, hitting .313 as a team with 38 kills while holding Milligan to a negative attack percentage. Emily Osborne and Sophie Dorris led the way offensively, while Jaci Drinnon anchored the back row with 16 digs.
Game 2 – Mobile 3, Pensacola Christian 0 (25–22, 25–14, 25–17)
On Saturday afternoon, Mobile took down Pensacola Christian in three sets to keep momentum rolling. The Rams tallied 40 kills with a .294 hitting percentage, pulling away late in each set. Corrina Porch-Maxey paced the attack with 11 kills, while setter Emma McPherson distributed 18 assists. The defense stayed sharp with 6 blocks and 40 digs, led again by Drinnon.
Game 3 – Mobile 3, Dillard 0 (25–21, 25–18, 25–13)
Mobile closed the tournament in dominant fashion Saturday evening, cruising past Dillard. The Rams fired off 44 kills on a .248 attack percentage, while the defense held Dillard under 20 points in the second and third sets. On offense, Jennifer Cope had 7 kills on a .417 hitting percentage, and the team combined for 5 total blocks.
Up Next for the Rams
Mobile will travel to Georgia next weekend where they will face Brewton-Parker on Spetember 5th before facing Life University on September 6th.
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About the University of Mobile
The University of Mobile is a Christ-centered university pursuing excellence "For Christ & His Kingdom." With a vision to "Multiply Kingdom Leaders for the Glory of God and the Good of the World," the university honors God by equipping students for their future professions in an environment where they are known.
The university was founded in 1961 and is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention. Located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, on a campus of over 880 acres, UM offers associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Learn more at umobile.edu/um-info and connect with UM on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.
