LINCOLN, NE — Southeast Community College lost in straight sets in the season opener to Northeastern Junior College on Tuesday, falling by set scores of 23-25, 18-25 and 20-25. The Bobcats totaled 31 kills and seven service aces but were held to a .074 hitting percentage, compared to .248 for Northeastern Junior College.
SCC led early in all three sets, including three straight aces to begin the game from
Paige Slingsby. The team totaled seven aces on the night, but also recorded seven service errors.
Alivia Clemmons had one of her best nights of the season with 10 kills at a .348 clip and four block assists.
Gracen Hughes recorded six kills and one error and hit .357.
Mara Franke finished with 16 assists and three digs.
Paige Slingsby tallied three service aces, two kills and two block assists.
"We played lights out and gave the #15 team in the country a scare," Head Coach
Carolyn Campbell said. "I'm excited to see what the rest of the conference season brings."
Up next, the SCC volleyball team hosts Western Nebraska Community College on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at noon in Lincoln, Nebraska.
