The Emory University volleyball team opened the University
Athletic Association Round Robin II with a split of two matches on
Saturday. The No. 3-ranked Eagles opened the day with a loss
to No. 4 Washington University with the Bears posting a 3-0 triumph
(25-19, 25-17, 25-18). Emory then regrouped to come away with a 3-1
verdict over the University of Rochester (25-18, 19-25, 25-14,
15-16). Emory now stands 22-5 on the year, 4-1 in league
action. Serving as the host of this weekend's Round Robin is
New York University.
Senior Alysse Meyer led the team's offensive effort in the
Rochester match with 15 kills along with a 48.1 hitting percentage.
Freshman Alex Duhl chipped in 10 terminations while junior Amelia
McCall totaled nine. Emory's strong defensive play at the net
resulted in Duhl recording seven blocks (1-6) while sophomore
Jessica McAlvany chalked up five block assists in the two games she
saw action in. Sophomore Natalie Schonefeld dished out 43
assists and led the team with 11 digs.
Meyer tallied a team-high 10 kills against Washington University
and finished with a 34.4 attack percentage (10-0-29). Junior
Amelia McCall was next high with six put-aways. Sophomore
Alexandra Wright contributed five kills and five blocks
assists. Schonefeld registered 28 assists while sophomore
Brannan O'Neill picked up a team-high 10 digs.
Emory continues play in the Round Robin II on Sunday with contests
vs. Brandeis and Case Western.
Emory Volleyball Splits UAA Matches
Posted: Oct 17, 2009