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Women's Volleyball

Volleyball Sweeps Hendrix to Lock First SAA Victory

Box Score

CONWAY, Ark. - The Sewanee volleyball earned their first win in Southern Athletic Association (SAA) play on Sunday, sweeping Hendrix in straight sets, 26-24, 25-21, 25-22, from Garrison Court.

The Tigers (6-4, 1-1) did not commit more than seven errors in the contest, and finished with a hitting percentage of .202 (39-15-119). Meanwhile, Hendrix (5-7, 2-1) had a hitting percentage of under .100 for two of the three sets.

Destiny Stewart led the Tigers offense with 17 kills on only two attack errors for a .375 hitting percentage. The freshman also tacked on seven digs and four blocks to her line Sunday.

Olivia Nichols recorded 10 kills and 12 digs in the win to go with two service aces.

Peyton Parent led the team in digs with 16, while Mason Gardella recorded three blocks.

Lauren Dwyer had 11 kills and 13 digs for Hendrix in the loss.

The Tigers return to Juhan Gymnasium this upcoming weekend, beginning with a contest with Birmingham-Southern on Saturday.

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Players Mentioned

Mason Gardella

#21 Mason Gardella

MB
5' 11"
Sophomore
Olivia Nichols

#7 Olivia Nichols

OH
5' 10"
Freshman
Peyton Parent

#4 Peyton Parent

L/DS
5' 4"
Junior
Destiny Stewart

#1 Destiny Stewart

OH
5' 10"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Mason Gardella

#21 Mason Gardella

5' 11"
Sophomore
MB
Olivia Nichols

#7 Olivia Nichols

5' 10"
Freshman
OH
Peyton Parent

#4 Peyton Parent

5' 4"
Junior
L/DS
Destiny Stewart

#1 Destiny Stewart

5' 10"
Freshman
OH