ANDERSON, S.C. – Anderson volleyball (20-3, 14-1 SAC) remains unbeaten at home, earning a thrilling five-set victory over Wingate University (12-8, 8-7 SAC) by scores of 18-25, 25-14, 17-25, 25-18, and 15-13 Saturday evening. The win marked just the second regular-season victory over the Bulldogs in program history, with both victories coming this season.
The Trojans held the lead through the opening 15 points of the first set before Wingate went on a four-point run to take control and secure a 25-18 win. Anderson responded with a dominant second set, limiting the Bulldogs to a .139 hitting percentage in a 25-14 victory. Wingate regained the advantage with a 25-17 win in the third set.
Anderson answered in the fourth set, turning a back-and-forth battle into a 25-18 win with an eight-point scoring run to force a decisive fifth set. The Trojans held off the Bulldogs in the final set, earning a 15-13 victory to secure their second win over Wingate this season and preserve their unbeaten home record.
Senior Ava Reeves (Lexington, S.C.) led Anderson with 18 kills, while senior Emily Campbell (Statesville, N.C.) added 16 and senior Karley Black (Leander, Texas) contributed 15. Campbell and junior Maura Kindel (Easley, S.C.) each recorded two solo blocks.
Senior Ellie Nieporte (Boca Raton, Fla.) directed the offense with 53 assists and added two service aces and seven digs. Sophomore Jamie Juhnevicz (Taylors, S.C.) led the defense with 22 digs, while sophomores Mikaylah Hedlund (Fountain Inn, S.C.) and Kaleigh Garren (Anderson, S.C.) each posted 10 digs. Hedlund also led the Trojans with three service aces.
Hear from Coach Hay postgame:
Anderson finishes its six-game homestead on Tuesday, Oct. 20, hosting Newberry College at 6 p.m.
