Volleyball

W&L Volleyball Falls to Emory, 3-0, in NCAA Tournament

Volleyball

W&L Volleyball Falls to Emory, 3-0, in NCAA Tournament

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- The third-seeded Washington and Lee volleyball team saw its season end with a 30-26, 30-23, 30-23 loss to second-seeded Emory University in the NCAA Division III South Regional Semifinals on Friday evening at Trinity University.

The Generals were led by senior middle blocker Lindsay Ruckert (Metairie, La./Sacred Heart), who tallied 11 kills, six digs and three aces. Ruckert ends her career with an ODAC-record 1,519 kills.

Senior middle blocker Leslie Fischbeck (Pittsburgh, Pa./Woodland Hills) totaled 12 kills in 19 attempts and ends the season with a school-record .386 hitting percentage.

Junior outside hitter Stacey Kimmel (San Antonio, Texas/Alamo Heights) amassed eight kills, eight digs and three aces, while freshman outside hitter Emily Wolfing (Mt. Airy, Md./South Carroll) notched six kills and nine digs. Freshman setter Jennifer Lux (Virginia Beach, Va./Cox) added 31 assists.

Emory (27-6) was paced by Amy Hyman's 13 kills and seven digs. Kim Rahn totaled 12 kills and 10 digs, while Caitlin Crafts recorded 38 assists.

Washington and Lee ends its season with a school-record 30 wins against just five losses.

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