MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Maryville College volleyball team fell to Rhodes Sunday afternoon.

Rhodes opened the first set with two consecutive points before the Scots got on the board. Aubrey Gibson, Ruby Walton, Addison Appleby, and Charli Grubbs helped lead Maryville's offensive effort, but the Lynx pulled away to take the opening set, 25-9.

The Scots battled to stay within reach in the second set, with kills from Grubbs and Appleby helping Maryville keep pace at 8-12. Alana Barbarito added a service ace as the Scots looked to build momentum, but Rhodes maintained its advantage to claim the set, 25-16.

Maryville came out strong in the third set, with Dakota Vaiese opening the scoring with a service ace. Kills from Appleby, Grubbs, and Walton, along with a service ace from Kyrah Bowles, helped the Scots jump out to an early 5-3 lead. Rhodes responded to regain the advantage, but Maryville rallied with a 4-0 run to move ahead, 9-6. The two teams continued to trade points before the Lynx used a late 4-0 run to take a 23-20 lead. Rhodes closed out the set with a service ace, securing a 25-21 win and completing the sweep.

The Scots return to action Friday, Oct. 24, with matchups against Berry and Oglethorpe.