When two nationally-ranked teams square off, it's a sure bet that it will result in a showdown to remember.

                That was the case Tuesday night at packed Cage Center when the No. 15-ranked Berry volleyball team battled No.13 Emory in a non-conference matchup in a five-set thriller that ended with the visiting Eagles fighting off the Vikings for a 3-2 decision.

                The Vikings started off strong and created the early momentum in the opening set, but the Eagles quickly got back on their feet to win the set, 25-23.

In the second set, Emory made the most of the momentum make it 2-0 winning handily 25-15, creating a do or die situation for the Vikings.

                But Berry refused to back down in the third set as the Vikings gave everything they had and took the set, 25-14.

                That brought the home crowd to its feet in the fourth set and while the two foes battled it out, with Emory seeking to close out the match and fighting to stay alive, the Vikings got their wish, taking the fourth set 26-24 to set up the fifth-set showdown.

                Emory, however, made a late run in the final set to post a 15-11 win and seal the victory.

                Jazzy Innis and Molly Bergin both recorded 17 kills on the night for the Vikings, Emily Rapach had 47 assists, and Laura Beier had 46 digs. 

                Berry, now 15-2 overall, hits the road this weekend and returns to Southern Athletic Conference action visiting Hendrix on Friday and Rhodes on Saturday.