September 4, 2015-The Emporia State volleyball team ended the first day of the Washburn Invitational after a hard fought 3-1 loss to Drury in Topeka on Friday. The Hornets opened the season with a 3-0 win over Black Hills State.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
There were 26 ties and 14 lead changes in the four set match with 17 of the ties and 12 of the lead changes coming in the final two sets.
Josie Williams led Emporia State with 15 kills and 20 digs while Emma Benton contributed a double double with 11 kills and 13 digs.
Sydney Hartman also had a double double with 19 assists and 11 digs from her setter position.
Kimberly Bell had a team high 23 assists.
UP NEXT
The Hornets will wrap up play in the Washburn Invitational on Saturday against Augustana and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
