SEWANEE, Tenn. - The University of the South volleyball program hosted No. 13 Emory, and the Eagles took the straight-set victory, Saturday afternoon inside Juhan Gymnasium.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score: No. 13 Emory (14-3) 3, Sewanee (5-8) 0 (25-17, 25-21, 25-22)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
-Playing Emory at home for the first time since 1997, the visitors posted a 25-17 set victory thanks to a .250 attack percentage and 14 kills. The Eagles defense held the Tigers to five kills in the frame.
-Sewanee would challenge Emory in the next two sets, but it would be the Eagle who secure the sweep, 25-21 and 25-22, in the second and third sets.
-Emory is ranked 13th in the latest American Volleyball Coaches Association poll.
SEWANEE KEY STATISTICS
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Ellie Pedersen recorded eight kills on 16 attacks and a .500 swing percentage. Posting four block assists, the Nashville native totaled 10 points on the day.
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Lilly Reilly led the Tigers with 14 digs, while
Adele Cassidy added 13.
EMORY KEY STATISTICS
-Tara Martin led all attackers with 11 kills and added 2.5 blocks for 13.5 points.
-Lauren Bandera dug out 18 attacks.
UP NEXT
Sewanee will next face Hendrix College as a part of the Senior Day festivities on Sunday.
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