Buckhannon, W.Va.- The Wesleyan volleyball team played its first home match against the Tigers of Salem University. The Lady Bobcats won the match sweeping the Tigers in three sets 25-16, 25-21, and 25-15, an all-around dominant performance offensively and defensively.
At 24-16 in the first set,
Sydney Workman collected a service ace, hitting just inside the backline, to propel Wesleyan to win the first set.
Offensively for Wesleyan,
Emily Denison led the team with 10 kills followed by
Bhrooke Axe with nine kills and
Alauna Wilson with eight kills.
Helena Kelly tallied five total service aces as well as eight digs. Alexis Moescher playing libero, led the team with 10 total digs, continuing critical rallies for the Bobcats. Setter,
Jalynn West totaled 33 assists along with four kills.
The Bobcats next travel to the Big Blue Classic Tournament at Bluefield State University. Wesleyan will play Salem University on Friday, September 13 at 2 p.m.