Pipers victorious in finale

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Coach Justin Dee notched his 100^th victory as a college head coach Sunday in the Lyon College Pipers’ 3-0 match victory over the Mississippi College Lady Choctaws on the final day of the Rhodes College Tournament. 

Dee’s overall head-coaching record now stands at 100-78.

The Pipers won the first game 30-25, took the second 31-29 and rallied from a 19-11 deficit to take the third game and the match, 30-24.

Daria Paunovic led the team in kills with 11 while teammate Alison Sablick notched six. Ann Sullivan recorded 34 digs, Jessica Sylvester had 18 assists and Leah Eifling added seven assists and four aces.

Lyon’s victory broke a two-game slide at the tournament and improved the Pipers’ record to 8-3 on the season.

The Pipers victory was dampened by an injury to setter Julie Arnold, who suffered a concussion on a collision with a teammate. The concussion was reported to be mild, but Arnold was taken to the hospital for further examination.

“We enjoyed getting the win,” said Dee, “but I think I speak for everyone on our team when I say, our thoughts and prayers are with Julie.”