Emory vs. Berry Box


The No. 3-ranked Emory volleyball team opened the 2010 campaign on a positive note Wednesday evening by coming away with a 3-0 win at Berry College.  The Eagles posted a 25-23, 25-21, 25-21 decision over the Vikings who were also making their season debut.

Senior Amelia McCall and junior Jessis McAlvany keyed the Emory offensive attack with eight kills apiece with McAlvany tying junior Natalie Schonefeld and senior Kelsey Krzyston with six digs. Emory was credited with a 20.3 hitting percentage compared to Berry's 11.6 percent.

The Eagles were efficient in its serving game and dished out 11 aces, three each from Schonefeld and McAlvany. 

Emory returns to action this Saturday (Sept. 4) when it takes part in the Maryville College Tournament.  The Eagles battle Lynchburg and Southwestern University on Saturday before taking on Mount. St. Joseph and host Maryville on Sunday.