LYNCHBURG, Va. -- The Washington and Lee volleyball team, three-time defending ODAC champion, began its defense of last seasonÕs title with a 15-4, 15-9, 15-9 win over Guilford in the opening round of the ODAC Tournament.

The Generals (19-9) were led by junior outside hitter Leslie Fischbeck (Pittsburgh, Pa./Woodland Hills), who totaled 13 kills. Sophomore outside hitter Stacey Kimmel (San Antonio, Texas/Alamo Heights) notched 10 kills, 14 digs and two blocks, while junior outside hitter Lindsay Ruckert (Metairie, La./Sacred Heart) tallied nine kills, nine digs and two blocks.

Senior setters Pam Saulsbury (Ridgely, Md./North Caroline) and Katherine Kline (Potomac, Md./Holton-Arms) posted 20 and 16 assists, respectively.

Washington and Lee will face the winner of the Roanoke-Lynchburg match in the semifinals on Saturday morning at 10:30 am. The championship match is slated to begin at 3:00 pm.

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