The Bucs (13-3) went 1-1 in Friday pool play of the Rocky Top Classic in Sevierville, TN. The Hoover started the day with a win over Campbell County (TN) in two: 25-9, 25-19. The Bucs then lost in three sets to Dobyns Bennett: 25-14, 20-25, 11-15. Amiyah King led Hoover with 45 assists, 10 digs, and four aces. Aly Durban added seven aces and seven digs.

The Bucs will continue pool play in the morning with single-elimination bracket play to immediately follow.