BLUEFIELD – The Bluefield University Rams wrapped up regular season play Saturday morning with a 3-0 win over the Bluefield State University Big Blue on Senior Day at the Dome Gymnasium. The Rams improved to 21-9 on the season and will enter the Appalachian Athletic Conference Tournament next week as the #3 seed.
INSIDE THE MATCH

• After early ties the Rams built a five-point lead at 14-9. Following a BSU timeout BU closed the set on a 5-2 run to take the opening set 25-17.
• Bluefield built an early four-point lead before going on a 17-5 rally to take set two 25-9.
• Bluefield State held the early lead by as many as four. Bluefield tied at eight and took its first lead at 14-13. The Rams took the match with a 25-21 win in the third set.

LEADERS

• Nayerly Jimenez paced BU with 30 assists.
• Georgia Lewis picked up 17 digs.
• Lauren Sotomayor finished with 10 kills.
• Jessica Wells collected five blocks.
• BSU's Kateryna Dashevska had 13 kills and 10 digs, Aydan Dalak had 21 assists.

A LITTLE MORE

• Prior to the game Bluefield University honored seniors Carly Connor, Maddison Miller, Adriana Soto Alvarez, Lauren Sotomayor, and Jessica Wells, Colby Mutter of the men's volleyball team was honored.

NEXT IN LINE

• The Rams will participate in the AAC Tournament next week in Kingsport, Tenn.