MACON, Ga. — Campbell volleyball fell to Mercer, 3-1, at the Mercer Bears Classic finale in Hawkins Arena on Saturday afternoon.

After falling behind 2-0 by dropping the first two sets, 25-13 and 25-19, respectively, the Camels took the third set, 25-22, forcing a fourth set. However, the Bears won the fourth and final set, 25-17, dropping Campbell's record to 0-3, while Mercer improved to 2-1.

"I'm disappointed that we were not able to pull out a win this first weekend, and the team is, as well, but I'm very pleased with all of our young players," said head coach Greg Goral. "With nine underclassmen, we had some great performances from many of them, having four or five of them on the floor many times. I love the potential of this team, and as we get more consistent and comfortable, we will really be a force."

Sarah Colla paced Campbell offensively, recording a match-high 20 kills, her third career match with 20 or more kills; she also collected six digs. Allena Heath added seven kills and four digs.

Setters Emily Mitter and Madee Miner dished out 13 assists apiece, while libero Elyse Gross totaled a team-high 13 digs.

The Mercer offense was led by Brittany Major, who recorded 15 kills, and Nya Steele who passed out a match-high 29 assists. Both Alexia Morey and Jaida Howell recorded three blocks for the Bears.

Mercer hit over .300 in two sets, opening the match with a .500 hitting percentage before a .385 showing in the second second set. Meanwhile, Campbell hit -.200 and .192, respectively, in the first pair of sets. For the match, Mercer outhit Campbell .290-.079.

The Fighting Camels will return to Buies Creek to host in-state rival UNCW for a 7 p.m. match on Tuesday, Sept. 3 inside Gore Arena.