Bishop netters win again, down Meredith College 3-1

Raleigh, NC - Behind 16 kills and 20 digs by junior Sydney Bens (pictured), the Battling Bishop volleyball team of North Carolina Wesleyan continued its winning ways on Tuesday night, downing Meredith College by a 3-1 score in USA South volleyball action.  Game scores were 30-19, 30-18, 28-30, and 30-21.  Wesleyan has now won four straight games and improves to 14-10 on the season.  More importantly, the Bishops currently boast a 6-4 record in league play.

In addition to Bens' performance, sophomore Brittany Insley tallied a game-high 17 kills and team-high three blocks.  Freshman Carla Pridgen turned in a career-high eight kills, while senior setter Caitlin George chipped in 43 assists and five service aces.  Like Bens, Kelly George also recorded 20 digs defensively.

For Meredith, Morgan White amassed 17 kills, and Laura Sayabouth dished out 36 assists.  Mallory Booker paced the Angels on defense with a game-high 24 digs.

With no substantial advantage for either team among blocking and dig statistics, the difference in the game came down to hitting percentage.  The Bishops notched 53 kills against 23 errors, while the Angels recorded just 41 kills against 25 miscues.

Wesleyan returns to action on Thursday night when the Bishops host Chowan University.  Game time is slated for 6:30 p.m. in Everett Gymnasium.