ANDERSON, S.C. – Anderson volleyball (21-3, 15-1 SAC) closed its six-match homestand with a sweep of Newberry (13-10, 6-10 SAC) on Tuesday night, winning 27-25, 25-12, 25-13. The Trojans extended their winning streak to seven matches and remained unbeaten at home with a 10-0 record.
Anderson overcame a seven-point deficit in the opening set to earn a 27-25 win before taking control in the second set with a 25-12 victory. The Trojans capped the sweep in the third set, limiting the Wolves to a .079 hitting percentage in a 25-13 win.
Senior Emily Campbell (Statesville, N.C.) led the Trojans with 16 kills and a .519 hitting percentage. Seniors Ava Reeves (Lexington, S.C.) and Karley Black (Leander, Texas) also reached double figures with 12 and 11 kills, respectively. Anderson finished the match with a .411 hitting percentage.
Senior Ellie Nieporte (Boca Raton, Fla.) finished with 46 assists, while sophomores Jamie Juhnevicz (Taylors, S.C.) and Mikaylah Hedlund (Fountain Inn, S.C.) led the defensive effort with 12 digs apiece. Senior Sophie Deese (Hickory, N.C.) added 11 digs.
Hear from Coach Hay postgame:
Anderson travels to Greeneville, Tenn., to take on Tusculum University on Friday, Oct. 23, at 6:00 p.m.
