Macon, GA- The Wolves fell to the Andrew College Tigers in 4 sets to open their 2024 season taking the first set by a final of 25-18 and then dropping set 25-19 and the final two sets 25-22. Leading the way for the Wolves were Freshman Sadiya Kuyateh and Senior Zaysharae Malia-Hughes. Kuyateh finished the night with a team high 12 points consisting of 9 kills, 2 service aces and a solo block.The freshman also added 6 digs. Zaysharae was all over the floor from the libero position finishing the night with 30 digs to go along with 3 aces and 4 assists. 

The Wolves came out of the gates hot, sending the opening night crowd into a frenzy by taking the first set of the season 25-18. Kuyateh and Junior Janiya Simmons both finished with 4 kills in the set while Malia-Hughes recorded 10 digs. Pippa Tilley, Sadiya Kuyateh, and Mayah Misi all added service aces to first set. Misi and Simmons both had strong opening night showings finishing with 8 points a piece. While sets 2-4 were all tightly contested with a combined 11 tie scores and 5 lead changes, the Tigers managed to come out on top to take the match 3 sets to 1. The Wolves have a bit of a break with their next action coming Tuesday September 17th as they travel south to take on the Wildcats of Fort Valley State University in a non conference matchup.