The No. 3-ranked Emory University volleyball team put on a dominant display in its opening match of the University Athletic Association Round Robin I Saturday afternoon, posting a 3-0 win over the University of Chicago.  The Eagles boosted their record to 16-2 following a 25-13, 25-12, 25-21 decision over the Maroons. The UAA Round Robin I is being hosted by the University of Rochester.

Junior Amelia McCall and sophomore Jessica McAlvany led a balanced hitting attack with seven kills apiece.  Senior Alysse Meyer and freshman Alex Duhl contributed six terminations with Meyer adding five service aces.  The Eagles' defense played a key role in the win, registering 20 total blocks.  Sophomore Brannan O'Neill paced the squad with 16 digs.

"We played very well defensively," said assistant coach Amanda Welter. "Our serving and passing helped in keeping Chicago from running its offense and led to some outstanding blocking numbers."

Emory returns to action with matches against New York University (9:00 a.m.) and Carnegie Mellon (11:00 a.m.).