LEXINGTON, Va. -- The Washington and Lee volleyball team opened its 2003 season with a pair of wins in the opening day of the 13th Annual Washington and Lee Invitational on Friday evening at the Warner Center. The Generals (2-0) defeated Averett, 30-26, 30-15, 30-20, and Shenandoah, 30-21, 30-18, 30-21.

In the win over Averett (7-3), junior outside hitter Emily Wolfing (Mt. Airy, Md./South Carroll) led the way with 10 kills and 17 digs, while junior outside hitter Michelle Chastain (Phoenix, Ariz./Xavier Prep) totaled 12 kills. Sophomore setter Christine Gladysz (Palm Harbor, Fla./Berkeley Prep) amassed 43 assists and junior libero Jennifer Lux (Virginia Beach, Va./Cox) recorded 17 digs.

Against Shenandoah (2-7), Wolfing again led the way with 12 kills and seven digs. Sophomore middle blocker Susan Gaillard (Charleston, S.C./Porter-Gaud) and sophomore outside hitter Ashleigh Overly (Lancaster, Pa./Conestoga Valley) each added nine kills, while Gladysz registered 33 assists and 10 digs.

Washington and Lee returns to action on Saturday as it takes on Savannah College of Art & Design at 10:00 am.

Day One Scores:
W&L d. Averett, 30-26, 30-15, 30-20
Emory d. Christopher Newport, 30-21, 30-22, 30-22
Savannah Art & Design d. Christopher Newport, 23-30, 30-15, 30-17, 30-17
Emory d. Savannah Art & Design, 30-24, 30-19, 30-28
Averett d. Shenandoah, 30-14, 30-12, 30-22
W&L d. Shenandoah, 30-21, 30-18, 30-21

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