DEMOREST, Ga. — Warren Wilson fell to Piedmont, 25-15, 25-19 and 25-18 on Wednesday at Cave Arena.
Warren Wilson opened the first set with two service aces from Aria Parish to take a 2-0 lead. Piedmont answered with a run to go ahead 5-2 and gradually extended its advantage. Akeela Cunningham had four kills in the set, but Piedmont took the opener 25-15.
The teams traded points early in the second set, with Warren Wilson building a 3-0 lead on kills by Aubrie Wachacha and Pandora Keele, plus a Parish ace. Piedmont rallied to take control and led 21-14 late. Cunningham's service ace helped spark five straight Warren Wilson points, cutting the margin to 21-19, but Piedmont closed out the set, 25-19.
The third set stayed close through a 13-13 tie. Piedmont then created separation, building a 20-14 lead. Warren Wilson fought back to 23-18, but Piedmont scored the final two points to win the set 25-18 and complete the sweep.
Cunningham led Warren Wilson with 13 kills, 16 digs and two service aces. Parish finished with 18 assists and four aces, while Keele and Josie McCoy each recorded 12 digs. Warren Wilson moved to 4-20 overall.
