From Emory University Athletics
The No. 6 Emory volleyball team opened its participation
at the Cal Lutheran Invitational on Friday by winning a pair of
matches against nationally ranked opponents. The Eagles
opened with a 3-0 decision over No. 14 Trinity University (25-22,
25-22, 25-22) before closing with an impressive 3-0 triumph vs. No.
4-ranked and host Cal Lutheran (25-17, 25-16, 25-21). Emory
is 5-1 on the season.
Against the host Regals, Emory turned in an impressive
defensive display, holding CLU to a .105 hitting percentage
(39-26—124) while countering with a .250 effort
(29-6—92). Sophomore middle Jessica
Holler played a key role in the decision, racking up six
total blocks (2-4) and helping the Eagles to a 13-1 edge in that
category. Holler also registered a team-high nine kills and
hit .500 for the contest (9-0—18).
Sophomore Sarah Maher and
senior Leah Jacobs each contributed six
terminations to the cause with Jacobs adding three blocks (2-1).
Senior Kate Bowman led the squad with 13
digs.
The Eagles had their offense in high gear against Trinity,
concluding the match with a .320 hitting mark (46-13—103)
compared to the Tigers' .223 (38-15—103). Jacobs was Emory's
leader with 14 kills en route to finishing with a .462 hitting mark
(14-2—26), while sophomore Kathryn
Trinka came through with a career-high 10 terminations
to go along with a .333 attack effort (10-3—21). Junior
setter Sydney Miles dished out 38 assists
and chipped in five digs while Bowman registered 15
digs.