ATLANTA – Ellie Alfonso and Jackie Schner combined to lead Oglethorpe with 12 kills, but the Stormy Petrels fell in three sets to No. 4 Emory 25-12, 25-18, 25-11 Wednesday evening in the season opener.

Six Petrels made their way into the kill column, led by Alfonso with seven to go alongside six digs. Kylee Zimmer posted a team-high 12 digs, and Emma Williams posted 18 assists.

Emory jumped out early in all three sets to take home their first win of the season.

Up next, Oglethorpe travels to Danville, Virginia, for the 26th Annual Cougar Classic Friday-Saturday, Sept. 3-4. The Stormy Petrels will be home Sept. 10-11 for three matches inside Dorough Field House.