LEXINGTON, Va. - - The W&L volleyball team defeated Emory & Henry, 3-1, on Wednesday evening to improve to 5-0 in the ODAC and 11-4 overall. Emory & Henry falls to 12-4, 3-3 with the loss.

Despite dropping its first set at home this season, W&L managed to rebound from the setback and defeat the Wasps 25-16, 23-25, 25-20, 25-22 to remain atop the ODAC.

The Generals were led by sophomore outside hitter Marah Schmitz (Phoenix, Md./Dulaney) as she topped W&L with 15 kills and contributed 25 digs on the evening. Junior libero Kelly Harrison (Knoxville, Tenn./Webb School) paced the Generals with 34 digs and senior right side Jessica Ulrich (Gettysburg, Pa./Gettysburg) added16 digs of her own as well as 15 kills. Junior outside hitter Rachael Phillips (Tampa, Fl./Tampa Prep) notched 10 kills and chipped in 18 digs. Junior setter Megan Steinhardt (Cedar Park, Texas/Cedar Park) totaled 46 assists for Washington and Lee.

W&L returns to action tomorrow (Thursday) when they host Ferrum beginning at 6:30 pm.

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