The No. 3-ranked Emory University volleyball team ran its winning streak to 12 matches Saturday afternoon as it recorded a 3-1 win over Covenant College in a contest  played at Lee University in Cleveland, Tenn.  The Eagles upped their overall record to 20-2 following a 22-25, 25-13, 25-11, 25-18 decision over the Scots who slumped to 6-13.

Resting the majority of her starters, head coach Jenny McDowell saw freshman Breanah Bourque post a team-high 15 kills to lead the offensive attack.  Senior Kaitlin Westfall chipped in 11 terminations and finished with an outstanding 55.6 hitting percentage (11-1-18).   Freshman Natasha Vlahovic also enjoyed a fine offensive effort with a season-high nine kills.   Sophomore Brannan O'Neill, coming off a 32-digs performance the previous evening against Armstrong Atlantic State University, doled out four service aces and registered nine digs.

Emory concludes play on Saturday with a 7:00 p.m. battle against Lee University.  To keep up with the Eagles in their match vs. Lee, click here