The Emory volleyball team opened the University Athletic Association Champions on Friday with a win over the University of Rochester.  The Eagles, seeded No. 1 in the Championships, upped their overall record to 28-4 (7-1 UAA) following a 3-0 win (25-19, 25-20, 25-12) over the eighth-seeded Yellowjackets who slipped to 14-17 overall.

Sophomore Breanah Bourque led the Emory effort with nine kills while contributing six (3-3) total blocks.  Senior Amelia McCall totaled seven terminations and chipped in a team-high nine digs in the win.  Junior Natalie Schonefeld dished out 23 assists while sophomore Molly Landers and senior Kelsey Krzyston each posted eight digs.

The Eagles’ next match is against host Case Western Reserve at 2:00 p.m. today.