Mars Hill rolls WSSU in season opener
The Mars Hill volleyball team (1-0) defeated Winston-Salem State (0-1) in three sets (25-15, 25-13, 25-17) Sunday afternoon in their season opener.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The Mars Hill volleyball team (1-0) defeated Winston-Salem State (0-1) in three sets (25-15, 25-13, 25-17) Sunday afternoon in their season opener.
The Lions capitalized on Winston-Salem's attack woes as the Rams racked up 24 errors on the day, including a game-high 11 in the second set that saw the team end the frame with a -.200 hitting percentage. Mars Hill hit .131 on the day, including a game-high .167 in the third set.
Mars Hill's service game proved pivotal as the team dropped 11 aces. Sarah Goddard, Laela Jimenez, Jordan Schmucker, and Allison Raines each recorded two apiece, while Kaitlyn Johnson, Jana Cuk, and Grace Lilly each added one.
Cuk led the Lions with six kills in the game, hitting .400 while Lilly led the team with eight digs.
Winston-Salem State Leaders
Kills - Breonna Young (8), Sanaa Lanier & Rheign Davis (4)
Digs - Paris Joyner (9), Multiple with 4
Assists - Kaylen McClinton (8), Brooke Norwood (7)
Blocks - Rheign Davis (1 BS, 1 BA), Breonna Young (1 BA)
Mars Hill Leaders
Kills - Jana Cuk (6), Sarah Goddard & Grace Lilly (4)
Digs - Grace Lilly (8), Laela Jimenez (7)
Assists - Jordan Schmucker (10), Laela Jimenez (1)
Blocks - Jana Cuk & Jordan Schmucker (1 BA)
The Lions return to the court on Friday, September 2 when they take part in the Tony Fontanelle Memorial Volleyball Tournament. First serve versus King is set for 3:30 p.m.