HARTSVILLE, S.C. – Anderson volleyball (23-3, 17-1 SAC) traveled to face Coker University (8-16, 3-15 SAC) on Tuesday evening, sweeping the Cobras 25-20, 25-11, and 25-20 to clinch the South Atlantic Conference regular-season championship.
The Trojans faced a back-and-forth battle in the opening set before pulling away for a 25-20 win. Anderson seized control in the second set, opening with a 7-0 run en route to a 25-11 victory. The Trojans closed out the sweep with another 25-20 win in the third set.
Senior Karley Black (Leander, Texas) led Anderson with 13 kills, while seniors Ava Reeves (Lexington, S.C.) and Emily Campbell (Statesville, N.C.) added nine and eight kills, respectively. Reeves also set a program single-match record with nine service aces.
Sophomore Jamie Juhnevicz (Taylors, S.C.) anchored the defense with a team-high 12 digs, while sophomore Mikaylah Hedlund (Fountain Inn, S.C.) added eight. Senior Ellie Nieporte (Boca Raton, Fla.) directed the offense with 37 assists.
"So proud of this team and what they have accomplished to this point," said head coach Todd Hay. "Yes, we have a lot more to do this year, but we are going to enjoy this moment and the ride home. Conference Champions 2026 has a great ring to it! Go Trojans!"
The Trojans will return home Friday, Oct. 30, to celebrate Senior Night against Catawba College. First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Abney Athletic Center.
