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Emory Volleyball Notches A Pair Of Wins In Tourney Action


Emory vs. Thomas More Stats

Emory vs. Washington & Lee Stats


The No. 3-ranked Emory University volleyball team posted a pair of wins on the opening day of action at the Emory Tournament.  The Eagles raised their mark to 13-2 on the year following 3-0 wins against Thomas More College (25-14, 25-18, 25-18) and Washington & Lee University (25-19, 25-20, 25-18).

Junior Amelia McCall and senior Alysse Meyer led the offensive attack in the Thomas More encounter, combining for 24 of the team's 49 kills.  McCall racked up a match-high 14 terminations, as well as hitting an impressive 50 percent (14-2-24), while Meyer recorded 10 put-aways.  Sophomores Jessica McAlvany and Alexandra Wright each chipped in eight kills with McAlvany coming up with 12 digs and Wright with three blocks.  For the match, Emory hit 28.3 percent (49-13-127) compared to TMC's .087 percent (26-16-115).

Wright continued her steady play in the following match against Washington & Lee, chalking up a match-high 10 kills while finishing with three blocks.  Meyer was next high on the club with eight kills.  Senior Vista Murphy sparked a fine defensive effort  with 18 digs.  Sophomore Natalie Schonefeld doled out 29 assists and added 11 digs in the contest.  The Eagles concluded the match with a 21.4 attack percentage while the Generals tallied a 12.0 percent effort (29-17-100).

Emory continues play on Saturday when it entertains Lynchburg College at 1:00 p.m. and Shorter College at 3:30.

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Players Mentioned

Jessica McAlvany

#19 Jessica McAlvany

OH
6' 1"
Junior
Amelia McCall

#9 Amelia McCall

OH
5' 10"
Senior
Alysse Meyer

#10 Alysse Meyer

OH
6' 0"
Senior
Vista Murphy

#4 Vista Murphy

DS
5' 10"
Senior
Alexandra Wright

#23 Alexandra Wright

MH
5' 10"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Jessica McAlvany

#19 Jessica McAlvany

6' 1"
Junior
OH
Amelia McCall

#9 Amelia McCall

5' 10"
Senior
OH
Alysse Meyer

#10 Alysse Meyer

6' 0"
Senior
OH
Vista Murphy

#4 Vista Murphy

5' 10"
Senior
DS
Alexandra Wright

#23 Alexandra Wright

5' 10"
Sophomore
MH
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