TUSKEGEE, Ala. – Spring Hill College women's volleyball remained unbeaten in Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference play Thursday, rallying to defeat Tuskegee 3-2 at the Daniel "Chappie" James Center.

The Badgers (14-7, 12-0 SIAC) took the first two sets before Tuskegee (14-10, 8-4 SIAC) fought back to force a decisive fifth set. Spring Hill responded to close out the match with a 15-10 win, securing its 12th consecutive conference victory.

Spring Hill opened the match with a 25-19 win in the first set before dominating the second, 25-10. The Golden Tigers answered with a 25-20 victory in the third set and a 25-19 win in the fourth to even the match at two sets apiece.

In the deciding set, the Badgers regained control, hitting .280 as a team to earn the 15-10 victory.

Claire Hayes, Quinn Thurman and Samaya Hennessy led Spring Hill with 13 kills apiece. Hennessy finished with a team-high 17 points, adding three service aces and 19 digs. Thurman contributed 16 points and 19 digs, while Hayes added 14 points.

Ashlyn Whiteside anchored the defensive effort with a match-high 27 digs and two service aces. Cassie Creech paced the offense with 28 assists and three aces, while Lily Floyd added 15 assists.

Spring Hill finished with 61 kills, 11 service aces and 96 digs, compared to Tuskegee's 48 kills, six aces and 85 digs.

The Badgers return to action Thursday, Oct. 15, traveling to face Montevallo at 7 p.m.