ATLANTA, Ga., – Trailing 0-2 on the road against Division III’s defending national champion Emory, the University of North Alabama volleyball team rallied to win three straight sets and knock off the top-ranked Eagles 3-2 Tuesday evening at the Woodruff PE Center.

 

Freshman Cara Gregg led the Lions with 15 kills while senior setter Alison Jacobs turned in her second triple-double in the last three matches during the 19-25, 23-25, 28-26, 25-23, 15-9 victory. UNA has now played five five-set matches in the last seven outings, including a pair of comeback wins after trailing 0-2.

 

On Tuesday, the Lions found themselves facing an uphill climb after a pair of close losses in the first two sets. Sarah Roberts helped keep UNA alive in game three with six of her 14 kills in the two-point win.

 

In the fourth set, Gregg had five kills as the Lions were able to hold on for the 25-23 win. North Alabama never trailed in the deciding set, opening up a 7-2 lead before taking the match with a 15-9 victory.

 

Jacobs, who was just named Gulf South Conference Offensive Player of the Week following her triple-double over the weekend against Nova Southeastern, accomplished the rare feat again with 11 kills, 38 assists and 10 digs. Gregg also rounded out a double-double performance with 10 digs while Brigid O’Brien led all players on the floor with 21 digs on the night.

 

As a team, the Lions turned in 10 total blocks. Roberts led the way with seven block assists while Jacobs added five on the night.

 

Emory (8-2) was led by Alysse Meyer’s 16 kills and four blocks.

 

UNA, 4-8, will return home to host a regional crossover next weekend featuring teams from the GSC West Division. The Lions will play Henderson State at 7 p.m. on Friday before hosting Southern Arkansas the next day at 1 p.m. at Flowers Hall.