ROME, Ga. - The Oglethorpe Stormy Petrels fell 3-1 to the No. 13 Berry Vikings on Wednesday, breaking the recent streak of two straight Southern Athletic Association wins.

Cate Rosenthal led with 14 kills followed by Ashlynn Stephens with 11. Libero Sofia Cendoya recorded 23 digs, and Gabbi Phillips had 11. Kylee Zimmer made two service aces.

Oglethorpe earned the very first point of the game, and briefly held a decent lead over Berry. However, the Vikings went on a long kill streak and defeated the Petrels 25-13. Berry then also dominated the second set, winning 25-14.

The Petrels secured the first point of the third set, foreshadowing a small comeback. The lead passed back and forth, until the Vikings managed a 22-20 lead. From there, Oglethorpe earned four points after two errors from Berry and kills from Hannah Palmer and Rosenthal. Berry only earned one more point as the Petrels prevailed 25-23.

Oglethorpe's third-set momentum did not carry into the fourth and final set. Despite earning the first three points, Berry sprung into the lead and won the set 25-17. 

Match Notes 

• Berry remains undefeated in SAA play. 
• Palmer matched her career high number of kills and set a new personal high for digs. 
• Zimmer recorded her highest number of aces for the season so far.

Up Next 

The Stormy Petrels will return home to host Centre on Friday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. There will be a string of home games to finish out the regular season, and senior night will be observed before the game against Rhodes on Sunday, Oct. 22, at 11 a.m.