The No. 3-ranked Emory volleyball team defeated the University of Chicago Saturday afternoon in the semifinals of the University Athletic Association Championships.  The Eagles upped their overall record to 30-4 following a 3-0 triumph (25-8, 25-19, 25-16) over the Maroons, and will look to defend its conference crown when its play No. 1-ranked Washington University in the title match at 4:00 p.m. today.

Senior Amelia McCall continued fine all-around play with a team-high 11 kills while totaling 14 digs, her 14^th double-double of the year.   Junior Jessica McAlvany chalked up 10 terminations and sophomore Alena Ransom chipped in seven kills while registering five block solos.  Junior Natalie Schonefeld recorded 39 assists in the win.

The Eagles’ win total this year marks the fourth straight and eighth time in the past nine campaigns that the program has reached or surpassed 30 victories.