NORFOLK, Va. -- The Washington and Lee volleyball team ran its regular-season winning streak against ODAC opponents to 33 matches over four seasons with wins over Emory & Henry and Virginia Wesleyan on Saturday in Norfolk, Va. The Generals defeated E&H, 30-27, 30-12, 30-23, then downed the host Marlins, 30-27, 30-25, 30-21.
In the win over Emory & Henry (4-5, 0-1), the Generals were led by sophomore outside hitter Ashley Hurt (Altamonte Springs, Fla./Trinity Prep), who totaled 15 kills. Senior outside hitter Emily Wolfing (Mt. Airy, Md./South Carroll) notched 10 kills, 11 digs and three blocks, while junior middle blocker Susan Gaillard (Charleston, S.C./Porter-Gaud) posted nine kills. Senior libero Jennifer Lux (Virginia Beach, Va./Cox) added 13 digs, and junior setter Christine Gladysz (Palm Harbor, Fla./Berkeley Prep) registered 33 assists.
Against Virginia Wesleyan (8-2, 1-1), W&L was paced by Gaillard's 15 kills. Wolfing added nine kills, while Lux tallied 22 digs. Gladysz amassed 39 assists and 14 digs.
Washington and Lee (5-2, 2-0) returns to action on Friday as it participates in the Emory University Invitational. The Generals begin the tournament with a 4:30 pm match against Elmhurst.
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