EMORY, VA. – Anderson volleyball (26-3, 20-1 SAC) opened its final regular-season road trip with a sweep of Emory & Henry University (0-21, 1-25) on Friday evening. The Trojans dominated the Wasps, earning a 25-8, 25-12, 25-20 victory.
After trading points early in the opening set, Anderson went on an 8-0 scoring run to take control and secure a 25-8 win. The Trojans continued their strong play in the second set, hitting .519 in a 25-12 victory. Emory & Henry challenged Anderson in the third, but the Trojans pulled away late to claim a 25-20 win and complete the sweep.
Senior Ava Reeves (Lexington, S.C.), junior Maura Kindel (Easley, S.C.) and sophomore Kaydan Flowers (Statesville, N.C.) led the Trojans with seven kills apiece. Senior Emily Campbell (Statesville, N.C.) and freshman Caroline Tucker (Lexington, S.C.) followed with six kills each. Anderson hit .404 as a team while holding the Wasps to a -.025 hitting percentage.
Senior Ellie Nieporte (Boca Raton, Fla.) recorded 23 assists through the first two sets, while junior Mia Bennett (Boiling Springs, S.C.) added 14 assists in the third. Sophomore Jamie Juhnevicz (Taylors, S.C.) led the Trojans with eight digs. Freshman Lainey Johnson (Aynor, S.C.) recorded a team-high two solo blocks and two block assists, while Kindel and Flowers each added a solo block. Campbell led Anderson with three service aces, followed by Reeves with two.
The Trojans close out the regular season Saturday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m., against UVA Wise.
