The Marlins opened with a 3-1 victory over Salisbury University, VWC's second win over SU this season.  VWC won 26-24, 17-25, 25-20 and 25-21.  Several hours later the Marlins faced Division II's Davis & Elkins College and took a 3-1 win after losing the first set.  D & E won the opener 26-24, but VWC rebounded for 25-21, 25-11 and 25-23 victories.

Virginia Wesleyan, now 19-9, continues play in the tournament on Saturday, facing the host St. Mary's team (22-7) at 11 a.m. and the University of the District of Columbia (19-6) at 3 p.m.

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