The Virginia Wesleyan University women's volleyball team (14-2, 4-0 ODAC) defeated conference opponent Hollins 3-0.
The Marlins had a clear advantage on the stat sheet as they outscored Hollins 49.0-22.0, recorded 41 kills compared to Hollins's 18, had a 7-3 advantage in aces, and tallied 39 digs compared to 18 digs from Hollins.
16 Marlins played in the game,
Morgan Ludovici led the way with five kills, a .500 hitting percentage, two service aces, and four digs,
Hannah Smith played well as she registered seven aces and a .875 hitting percentage and six digs, and
Jenna Waters came in as a sub and had six kills, with a .385 hitting percentage, one block assist, and six digs.
In set number one, the Marlins jumped out to a 7-2 lead, but Hollins chipped away at the host lead and cut it down to 12-7. Virginia Wesleyan outscored Hollins 14-5 to win set one 25-12.
Virginia Wesleyan jumped out to a 9-4 lead, but Hollins responded with a 4-0 run to bring the score to 9-8. The Marlins went on an 11-3 run to take a 20-10 lead. VWU outscored Hollins 5-1 to win set two 25-11.
Hollins took a 3-2 lead to start the third set, but the Marlins countered with a 10-0 to lead 12-3. Virginia Wesleyan went on a 6-3 run to lead 18-6 and went on to win the third set 25-13.