ANDERSON, S.C. – Anderson volleyball (19-3, 13-1 SAC) opened fall break Thursday evening with a dominant sweep of Coker University (7-12, 2-11 SAC) at Abney Athletic Center. The Trojans controlled the match from the opening point, winning 25-13, 25-14, and 25-15 to secure their 13th conference victory of the season and head coach Todd Hay's 200th South Atlantic Conference win.
Anderson set the tone with a 25-13 win in the opening set, recording a .520 hitting percentage and six service aces. The Trojans maintained their momentum in the second set, earning a 25-14 victory before closing out the sweep with a 25-15 win in the third.
Senior Karley Black (Leander, Texas) led the Trojans with 11 kills. Senior Emily Campbell (Statesville, N.C.) added nine kills, while senior Ava Reeves (Lexington, S.C.) contributed eight. Junior Jacey Olsen (Aberdeen, N.C.) and sophomore Mikaylah Hedlund (Fountain Inn, S.C.) each recorded five kills.
Senior Ellie Nieporte (Boca Raton, Fla.) paced the offense with 28 assists, while junior Mia Bennett (Boiling Springs, S.C.) added nine assists in the third set. Sophomore Jamie Juhnevicz (Taylors, S.C.) contributed eight digs, three assists, and two service aces.
Hear from Coach Hay postgame:
Anderson closes out the week, welcoming Wingate University to the Abney Athletic Center on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 6 p.m.
