Waxahachie, TX: The Lady Lions volleyball team of Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) played Langston University in their inaugural conference-home match. 

On the night of the ring ceremony recognizing the SAGU Lady Lions team who won the 2021 Sooner Athletic Tournament (SAC), the Langston Lions could not spoil the festivities.

SAGU (9-0, 1-0) defeated Langston University (5-3) in 3 sets, 25-18, 25-13, and 25-12 

Lion Review

• In set one, the Lady Lions got off to a quick 6-0 advantage, forcibly ordering Langston to take a breather.

• A Langston service error sailed out of bounds thanks to Lindi Boling's keen eye, pushing the score 9-4, halting a slight Langston scoring run.

• The final strike of the opening set came from a successful kill by Emma Tompkins.

• When Ava Myers delivered a flying kill to make the score 18-10 in favor of SAGU in the second set, she enthralled the crowd.

• In set three, the Langston Lions drew first blood.

• Lilly Hanna and Karena Tipton disrupted Langston's rhythm with superior net protection and length. 

• The Lady Lions were leading 16-6 due to Riley Burcham's faultless serving.

• With a kill, Alexandra Bonnett could add to the Lions' advantage.

• Yet again, Emma Tompkins would finish the set with a furious kill.

More from Moore:

"What a great night in the Schaefer Center. Our girls stepped up and played so well. Lilly Hanna had a great match hitting .833. All of our team played together and performed at a high level. There will be something we will take and grow from tonight. 9-0 and 1-0 in conference play." SAGU Head Volleyball Coach Hank Moore.

"As a coach, it did my heart good to see the 2021 team honored with their Conference Championship rings. This was a wonderful night. All glory to God," Moore went on to say.

The Next Step

SAGU (9-0, 1-0) will play Central Christian University at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 3, to continue their home stand.

As a leading Christian university, SAGU educates and prepares individuals who want to serve Christ and others. SAGU helps students discover and develop their God-given callings in a Spirit-empowered, learning community. We believe in affordable tuition, made possible in part through the financial support of donors who embrace the mission of SAGU and the importance of affordable, accredited programs to train Christians for leadership in ministry, business, education, and service. Most majors are available in-person in Waxahachie, TX, and online through a wide range of associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.