Box Score

The No. 1-ranked Emory University volleyball team closed out a successful opening day of action at the Emory Classic Friday evening with a 3-0 triumph over the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.  The victory boosts the Eagles' record to 3-0 while UW-Platteville falls to 0-2.

Junior Amelia McCall had the hot hand for Emory with a match-high 16 kills while finishing the contest with a 41.9 hitting percentage (16-3-31).  McCall also registered nine digs and doled out a pair of service aces.  Sophomore Jessica McAlvany contributed to the offensive attack as she reached double figures for the third straight match with 10 terminations.

Emory registered a 30.4 attack percentage (44-13-102) compared to .050 percent (25-20-100) for the Pioneers.  The Eagles enjoyed a 47-39 margin in digs and were led in that department by sophomore Brannan O'Neill's 14 saves.  Emory also finished with an 8-4 edge in total blocks with sophomore Alexandra Wright posting four.

Head Coach Jenny McDowell and her squad continue action in the Emory Classic on Saturday with a 1:00 p.m. contest against King College and a 3:30 p.m. battle against SUNY-New Paltz.