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W&L Volleyball Wins Two Mtches in Day Two of Centre Tournament

Volleyball

W&L Volleyball Wins Two Mtches in Day Two of Centre Tournament

DANVILLE, Ky. -- The Washington and Lee volleyball team swept its competition in the second day of the Centre Tournament by defeating Transylvania University, 30-26, 30-25, 30-10 and then knocking off Rhodes College, 29-31, 30-28, 38-36, 20-30, 16-14. The Generals finished the tournament with a 4-0 record.

In the win over Transylvania, freshman middle blocker Taylor Gibson (San Diego, Calif./Point Loma) led the way with 13 kills. Sophomore outside hitter Michelle Chastain (Phoenix, Ariz./Xavier Prep) tallied 11 kills, while fellow class and position-mate Emily Wolfing (Mt. Airy, Md./South Carroll) notched seven kills and 10 digs. Sophomore setter Jennifer Lux (Virginia Beach, Va./Cox) amassed 38 assists and 10 digs.

Wolfing paced the Generals against Rhodes, registering career-highs in kills (19) and digs (31). The 31 digs tied the school record held by Megan Snodgrass since the 1998 season.

Chastain supported Wolfing's effort with a career-high 18 kills and 16 digs, while freshman middle blocker Susan Gaillard (Charleston, S.C./Porter-Gaud) totaled 11 kills and seven blocks. Senior outside hitter Stacey Kimmel (San Antonio, Texas/Alamo Heights) played her way to all-tournament team honors with eight kills and 15 digs. Lux added 58 assists and 10 digs.

With the wins, W&L upped its record to 8-1 overall. The Generals are in action again on Wednesday as they host Hollins for a 6:30 pm match.

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