HICKORY, N.C. – The Emory & Henry University Volleyball Team (2-14, 0-9 SAC) dropped its South Atlantic Conference match to conference-leading Lenoir-Rhyne University (18-1, 9-1 SAC) Friday evening. The Bears topped the Wasps by set scores of 25-15, 25-21 and 25-14. 

The Basics
RESULTS – Lenoir-Rhyne 3, Emory & Henry 0 (25-15, 25-21, 25-14)
LOCATION – Hickory, North Carolina
VENUE – Shuford Arena
RECORDS – Emory & Henry (2-14, 0-9 SAC); Lenoir-Rhyne (18-1, 9-1 SAC)

How It Happened
- The score was tied at 4-4 early in the opening set as the teams traded blows. A quick 6-1 LR run gave them the advantage, but E&H struck back with a 6-0 run of its own to leapfrog into the lead. The Bears woke up through the middle of the frame, and another 8-1 streak in favor of the home team gave them a cushion they would not relinquish on their way to a 25-15 opening-set win.
- The Wasps started the second stanza on a hot streak, and played their way out to a 15-9 margin at the midpoint. E&H held the lead 18-12, but LR kicked into gear in the latter stages as the Bears utilized an 11-0 run en route to a 25-21 set win.
- The third set was evenly-played over the opening points and the score stood deadlocked at 8-8. The match of runs continued, as the Bears rattled off 11 of the next 12 points to establish a 19-9 margin. LR kept the Wasps at arm's length over the remainder of the set as they clinched the frame and the match 25-14.

Emory & Henry Individual Leaders
- Freshman outside hitter Taylor Kelly (Hickory, N.C.) led the way with a career-high five kills, six digs, one block and a service ace. Fifth-year outside hitter Brianna Hogan (Front Royal, Va.) had five kills, a career-high nine assists and six digs while sophomore front row Grace Duey (Tega Cay, S.C.) added four kills, six digs and a pair of blocks.
- Fifth-year libero Libby Bickelhaupt (Fort Myers, Fla.) posted a match-high 22 digs and three helpers. Freshman setter Zoie Pace (Collinsville, Va.) finished with six assists, seven digs and a kill.

Lenoir-Rhyne Individual Leaders
- Kayli Cleaver had a match-high 10 kills and a pair of blocks while Jenna Vogen chipped in with seven kills, seven digs, three service aces and a block. Averie Dale posted six kills, four blocks, two digs, two assists and a service ace.
- Sydney Karjala registered a double-double of 17 assists, 14 digs and four service aces. Lyndsie Warren recorded 13 digs and four assists.

Up Next
- The Wasps continue their road trip on Saturday, October 19 when they compete in a tri-match with Barton College and Elizabeth City State University. First serve of the first match is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. from Wilson Gym in Wilson, N.C..

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