ANDERSON, S.C. – Anderson volleyball (17-3, 11-1 SAC) continued its six-match homestand Saturday afternoon at Abney Athletic Center, earning a four-set victory over UVA Wise (9-8, 7-6 SAC) by scores of 25-13, 21-25, 25-8, and 25-18. The win marked the Trojans' 11th conference victory of the season.
Anderson opened the match with a dominant 25-13 first-set win, posting a .609 hitting percentage. UVA Wise responded with a 25-21 victory in the second set, but the Trojans regained control with a 25-8 win in set three. Anderson closed out the match in the fourth set, securing a 25-18 victory.
Senior Emily Campbell (Statesville, N.C.) led the Trojans with 15 kills on a .538 hitting percentage. Senior Karley Black (Leander, Texas) added 12 kills, one solo block, and three block assists, while junior Jacey Olsen (Aberdeen, N.C.) contributed 10 kills and three block assists. Junior Maura Kindel (Easley, S.C.) finished with seven kills, one solo block, and five block assists.
Senior Ellie Nieporte (Boca Raton, Fla.) directed the offense with 44 assists. Sophomores Mikaylah Hedlund (Fountain Inn, S.C.), Jamie Juhnevicz (Taylors, S.C.), and Kaleigh Garren (Anderson, S.C.) each recorded 10 digs to lead the defensive effort. Hedlund, Garren, and Nieporte also contributed two service aces apiece.
Hear from head coach Todd Hay postgame:
Anderson welcomes Lenoir-Rhyne University to Abney Athletic Center on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m.
