SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- The Washington and Lee volleyball team won its opener in the 2003 NCAA Division III Tournament by defeating Averett, 25-30, 30-18, 30-17, 30-21, on Thursday evening at Trinity University.

The Generals (35-3) were led by junior outside hitter Emily Wolfing (Mt. Airy, Md./South Carroll), who totaled a match-high 19 kills and 13 digs. Junior outside hitter Michelle Chastain (Phoenix, Ariz./Xavier Prep) tallied 18 kills and 18 digs, while sophomore middle blocker Susan Gaillard (Charleston, S.C./Porter-Gaud) registered 16 kills. Sophomore right side Laura Byrne (Springfield, Pa./Merion Mercy Academy) added nine kills, 11 digs and five service aces. Sophomore setter Christine Gladysz (Palm Harbor, Fla./Berkeley Prep) amassed a career-high 65 assists and 12 digs.

Averett (31-10) was paced by Courtney Carrington, who totaled 12 kills and seven digs. Jeri Hughes added 18 digs.

W&L will take on Emory University (29-12) in the round of 32 on Friday evening at 5:00 pm CST. The Generals and Eagles have met twice this season, with each team taking one match. W&L defeated Emory by a 3-0 count on Sep. 13, while the Eagles won 3-1 on Sep. 27.

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