Methodist Keeps Streak Alive

Story and Photo Courtesy of the Methodist Athletics Site

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The Methodist volleyball team won their 10th straight match on Tuesday night to advance to the USA South Tournament Semifinal. Methodist finished with the 3-1 (25-17, 23-25, 25-17, 25-23) win.

Averett opened the first set with an 8-3 lead before the Monarchs went on a 12-2 run to go ahead 15-10. During the run Methodist's Lauren Bramble and Stephanie Wood had two aces a piece. Methodist kept up the pressure as they finished with the 25-17 win on a kill by Bramble.

The second set was back and forth before Methodist took the 11-6 lead. Averett tied the set at 21, 22 and 23 before finishing with consecutive points to win 23-25. The Monarchs battled back in the third set and capitalized on Cougar errors to lead 21-15. Methodist won the set at 25-17 to go ahead 2-1 in the match.

The Monarchs took the early 10-4 lead in the fourth set behind the serving of Kristen Robinson. Averett battled back to tie the set at 15, but Methodist never trailed as they finished with the 25-23 win.

Bramble led the team with 18 kills while Jalesty Washington had 12 kills and a team-high 15 digs. Wood added nine kills and eight blocks.

The Monarchs advance to face top-seeded Christopher Newport on Friday in the 7:30 p.m. semifinal. [Tournament Web Site]. Averett finishes their season at 20-17.

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