CENTRAL, SC - The Erskine Women's Volleyball team took on the Warriors of Southern Wesleyan tonight, in a match up of Conference Carolinas' unbeatens. The Fleet would once again win in straight sets, 3-0, to remain unbeaten in conference play. The win also marks Erskine's 8th straight victory, and 5th straight win in straight sets.
Once again the Fleet used a very effecient offensive attack. The first two sets were Fleet victories by scores of 25-16 and 25-15 respectively. The 3rd set was much closer, but the Fleet would prevail 25-23. Erskine boasted a hitting percentage above .300 at .330, a feat they have accomplished several times during their 8 game winning streak. They would also tally 10 blocks, holding the Warriors to a .144 hitting percentage.
The emergence of Junior middle hitter
Sami Harting continues to be a story for the Fleet in their last three games, since she came off the bench and provided a spark against Anderson earlier this week. In tonight's match, she contributed 11 kills in only 15 opportunities for a remarkable .773 hitting percentage, as well as 4 blocks.
Marissa Greenough led the Fleet attack with a game high 15 kills (.520 hitting percentage) while
Payton Duncan continued her consistant play with 11 kills and 8 digs. Another consistant force for the Fleet,
Kristen Dodge, once again had a game high in assists with 35.
After the match, Coach Vahjen was pleased with the way her team played together saying that is was the "most cohesive match the girls have played together all season".
The win improves Erskine's overall record to 12-5. The Fleet haven't lost a set since the 2nd set of their match against Belmont Abbey on September 29th. They will put their winning streak and perfect conference record on the line again this Friday when they face Converse College in Belk Arena.
