University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg, Va. -- The University of Lynchburg women's volleyball team hit .371 and recorded 15 service aces in a three-set victory over Sweet Briar on Wednesday evening inside Turner Gym.

The Hornets (20-4, 9-2 ODAC) won 25-14, 25-12, 25-12 over the Vixens (0-23, 0-3). Lynchburg opened the match with 13 kills and only one attacking error on 21 attempts, producing a .571 hitting percentage. The Hornets moved ahead 5-3 following consecutive kills from Madi Pratt and an ace by Jacqueline Bryant. Lynchburg later used a 5-0 run to expand an 18-11 advantage to 23-11 before closing the set.

The Hornets held Sweet Briar to three kills and a -.043 hitting percentage in the second set. Bryant recorded three aces during a five-point service run that gave Lynchburg a 10-3 lead. The Hornets finished the frame with a 13-point margin before hitting .364 in the third set to complete the sweep.

Pratt led the Lynchburg attack with 10 kills on 11 attempts without an error, finishing with a .909 hitting percentage. She also contributed four digs, one solo block and one block assist. Brooke DeAtley added six kills with a .417 hitting percentage, two service aces and one solo block. Avery Hurley recorded four kills, 13 assists, five digs and one ace, while Ashlyn Davis, Dylan Cline, Evie Ballengee and Bryant each supplied three kills.

Bryant led the Hornets from the service line with five aces. Mia Hinkamper added four aces, and Noelle Slye recorded three. Cara Taylor distributed 10 assists and collected four digs. Lynchburg finished with 33 kills against seven errors on 70 attacks. The Hornets held Sweet Briar to 17 kills and a .048 hitting percentage while posting a 15-2 advantage in service aces and a 3-1 edge in total blocks.

Next up, Lynchburg will travel to St. David's, Pa. for a double header on Saturday, October 31, taking on Eastern at 11 a.m. and DeSales at 2 p.m.

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