Women's Volleyball | 9/9/2014 9:33:00 PM
Box Score Box Score in htmlSeptember 9, 2014-For the second straight match the Emporia State volleyball battled their way to a thrilling five set victory, taking a 3-2 win over William Jewell on Tuesday night in White Auditorium. With the win the Hornets improved to 4-0 on the season.
Emporia State won the first set 25-18 as they hit .297 as a team in the opening frame. The Hornets only hit .057 in the second set but held the Cardinals to just .043 hitting in the 25-23 win. WJC took the third set 25-20 as they led almost the entire way. The fourth set also went to William Jewell as they prevailed 25-23. With the score tied 2-2 in the fifth, Emporia State scored teh next three points and never trailed the rest of the way. The Hornets held the Cardinals to -0.83 hitting in the deciding frame.
Josie Williams led Emporia State with 18 kills and 26 digs on the night. Carly Spicer also had a double-double with 13 kills and 23 digs. Courtney Haring joined them in double figures with 12 kills and added six blocks. Kelly Holden had 21 digs to give the Hornets three players with at least 20 digs in the match. Kimberly Bell had a match high 30 assists and added 12 digs of her own.
The Hornets begin a five match road trip on Thursday when they play at Rockhurst. First serve from Mason-Halpin Fieldhouse in Kansas City, Mo. is set for 7:00 p.m.
