Box Score
Florence, S.C. – The Lenoir-Rhyne Volleyball Team pushed its winning streak to six in a row with a 3-1 victory over UNC Pembroke. Today marked the second win over the Braves on the season as LR defeated UNCP on August 31 by a score of 3-2.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Lenoir-Rhyne 3, UNC Pembroke 1 (25-17, 14-25, 25-16, 25-21)
Records: Lenoir-Rhyne (6-0), UNC Pembroke (2-8)
Location: Smith University Center | Florence, S.C
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STATS OF THE MATCH:
• The Bears totaled 69 digs in four sets, led by 21 from freshman
Ashley Hawkins.
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Taylor Prall once again paced the offense, finishing the match with a team-high 14 kills.
• A game after finishing with seven kills and a .778 hitting percentage, junior
Jaclyn Denny totaled a season-high 11 kills and a .625 hitting percentage.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE:
• This is the first six-game winning streak for Lenoir-Rhyne since winning eight straight in 2015.
• The 6-0 start is the best start since the 2009 Bears won their first 10 in a row.
UP NEXT:
Lenoir-Rhyne continues the two-day tournament at Francis Marion with a pair of matches tomorrow. At 10 a.m. the Bears match up with Mount Olive before taking on the hosts at 2 p.m.
