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Emory Sweeps Lynchburg to Complete Day 2-0

Emory Sweeps Lynchburg to Complete Day 2-0

From Emory University Athletics

The No. 2-ranked Emory volleyball team closed out the opening day of action at the Berry College Invitational Saturday evening with a decisive win over Lynchburg College.  The Eagles raised their record to 2-0 following a 3-0 (25-20, 25-17, 25-23) decision over the Hornets.

Sophomore middle Jessica Holler (Roswell, GA) hit .400 on the strength of nine kills with three errors in 15 attempts. Senior Leah Jacobs (Linville, VA) totaled eight successful attack attempts while senior Kate Bowman (Corpus Christi, TX) and sophomore Sarah Maher (Orange, CA) each chipped in five terminations.  The Eagles hit .198  (34-16—91) in the encounter while limiting LC to .078 percent (32-24—103).  Emory enjoyed a 7-4 advantage in total blocks and a slim 41-40 edge in digs.