Box Score LAKELAND, FLA.-- It was tough sledding in the beginning, but the Southeastern University volleyball team got its act together to put the Webber International University Warriors away in four sets.
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The Fire (15-7, 6-3 TSC) dropped the first set 25-23 before taking the next three sets by scores of 25-19, 25-17, and 25-17.
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In the first set, the Warriors (7-13, 3-6 TSC) took a 3-2 lead and never relinquished it on their way to a first-set victory. The Fire trailed 24-19 and clawed their way back to make the game 24-23, but the Warriors escaped.
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The third set was when the Fire started to take control. After the two teams tied the game at 10, SEU went on a 15-7 run and effectively deflated the hopes of the Warriors.
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The decisive fourth set was more of the same.
Lydia Rooth earned four kills in the set as the Fire ended the match on a 6-1 run.
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Trueheart finished with 16 kills, a block, and five aces. Rooth finished with 13 kills and an ace.
Toree Anderson had a solid outing as she recorded 11 kills and three blocks.
Lindsey Fleming had 37 assists.
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The Fire are back in action Thursday as they host Warner University. Game time is set for 7 p.m. in the Furnace.
