DANVILLE, Va. -- The Washington and Lee volleyball team dropped a match to Averett College, 6-15, 10-15, 8-15, in the opening round of the Averett College Tournament on Friday evening.

The Generals (17-7) were led by junior outside hitter Leslie Fischbeck (Pittsburgh, Pa./Woodland Hills), who totaled nine kills and four blocks. Junior middle blocker Lindsay Ruckert (Metairie, La./Sacred Heart) notched 12 digs, while sophomore outside hitter Stacey Kimmel (San Antonio, Texas/Alamo Heights) amassed four kills and nine digs.

Senior setter Pam Saulsbury (Ridgely, Md./North Caroline) registered eight assists and 10 digs.

The Generals will continue action in the Averett Tournament tomorrow as they take on Roanoke, Savannah A&D and Maryville.

--GENERALS--