The No. 6-ranked Emory volleyball team opened its National Invitational Friday afternoon with a victory over South Region foe Berry College.  The Eagles won their fourth straight and upped their overall record to 29-3 following a 3-0 decision (25-17, 25-18, 25-14) over the Vikings who slipped to 14-14

Emory hit .326 (43-12—95) in the match while Berry registered a mark of .162 (31-15—99).  Sophomore Kathryn Trinka led the Emory attack with a match-high 11 kills, her seventh outing of the season with double figures, while registering a fine .417 hitting percentage (11-1—24).  Also playing key roles in the triumph were sophomore Jessica Holler with nine terminations and a pair of block solos and senior Cat McGrath with eight kills, a hitting mark of .438 (8-1—16) and three block assists.  The Eagles concluded the contest with a 45-34 edge in digs and were led in that category by Kate Bowman's dozen.

Emory will tangle with UMASS Boston in Friday's finale with the Eagles' four-member senior class of Bowman, Leah Jacobs, McGrath and Olivia Volarich being recognized before the match.