LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. – Asbury University volleyball (17-10, 7-5 CCS) earned a straight-set victory over Piedmont on Thursday evening in the Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) Quarterfinals, defeating the Lions (14-15, 3-9 CCS) by scores of 25-17, 25-17, and 25-13 to advance to the semifinals.
The Eagles set the tone early, claiming the opening set 25-17 behind an efficient offensive performance. Asbury recorded a .333 hitting percentage in the frame, utilizing a balanced attack to establish control and take a 1-0 match lead.
Asbury continued its momentum in the second set, delivering its strongest offensive performance of the match. The Eagles hit .581 in the frame, pulling away for another 25-17 set victory to take a commanding 2-0 advantage.
The Eagles closed out the sweep in the third set, winning 25-13. Asbury's defensive presence at the net helped limit Piedmont's attack, while the Eagles secured the final set to complete the 3-0 victory.
Asbury finished with 47 kills and a .362 team hitting percentage while recording 45 assists, 54 digs, and 10 total blocks. The Eagles also totaled three service aces in the sweep, while holding Piedmont to 30 kills and a .071 hitting percentage.
Junior Sophie Glushchak led the Eagles offensively with 12 kills while hitting .409 and contributing three block assists. Isabelle VandeSchraaf added 11 kills and 14 digs, recording three block assists and one service ace.
Sara Beth Gray directed the offense with 23 assists while adding 13 digs. Lilly Cowing paced the defensive effort with 15 digs, while Emma Dean contributed five block assists and four kills on a .500 hitting percentage.
Alana Creasey added nine kills while hitting .421, and Megan Schelling recorded seven kills on a .462 hitting percentage with two block assists.
* Sophie Glushchak | 12 K, .409 PCT, 3 BLK
* Isabelle VandeSchraaf | 11 K, 14 DIG, 3 BLK, SA
* Alana Creasey | 9 K, .421 PCT
* Megan Schelling | 7 K, .462 PCT, 2 BLK
* Sara Beth Gray | 23 AST, 13 DIG
* Emma Dean | 4 K, .500 PCT, 5 BLK
* Lilly Cowing | 15 DIG
The team advances to the CCS Semifinals tomorrow to take on No. 2 LaGrange College in Lookout Mountain, Ga., at 4 PM.
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