WILMORE, Ky. — The Asbury University volleyball team notched their second straight win on Saturday against West Virginia Tech on Senior Day. The Eagles won the match (25-20, 25-10, 25-20, 25-14).
Before the contest seniors, Sydney Fleshood, Hannah Morris, Bethany Fye, Kenzie Harmon, and manager Tasha Matthews were recognized.
Set one was a close one, tied 12-12 until several errors from AU put WVT up 18-14. After going on top, WVT continued to have several kills while AU trailed behind for the rest of the set. WVT took set one.
AU dominated the court in set two and took an early 7-3 lead. Later on, WVT continued to make errors, while the Eagle's offense totaled 13 kills, to take set two.
WVT got off to an early start in the third set, with Asbury trailing 6-1. The Eagles would pull ahead 20-16. Errors from WVT and a kill from Emma Grace Gray would seal the set for Asbury.
In the final set of play, Asbury never trailed and wasted no time building a comfortable lead; from there, they never turned back to win the last set. Emma Grace Gray led the team with 12 kills, and Rilee O'Day led with 19 digs. Defensively, Bethany Fye carried the team in blocks.
Quote from Hannah Morris:
"We pulled it together and played for each other. I'm so proud of everyone for fighting hard for the win on senior night."
Quote from Coach Stowe:
"I think we were able to carry the momentum of Friday night and continue to this game. We were a bit shaky in the first set, but I felt we'd be fine if we could reduce our unforced errors. They proved that to me in the second set. Everyone stepped up and did a tremendous job. Ashton Johnson came in and gave us some much-needed offense. It's was a perfect Senior Day!"