Wesleyan falls to CNU in USA South volleyball action, 3-0

Rocky Mount, NC - Christopher Newport University, led by Allison Wolfe's game-high 19 kills, ended the North Carolina Wesleyan volleyball team's seven-game winning streak on Wednesday night by downing the Bishops in a 3-0 sweep.  Game scores were 30-20, 30-14, and 30-24.  CNU improves to 22-6 on the season and remains undefeated in USA South play at 13-0.  Wesleyan is now 17-11 overall with an 8-5 conference mark.

In addition to her 19 kills, Wolfe notched 11 digs.  Ellen Koch chipped in 14 kills, while Brittany Collins added 14 kills, 42 assists, and five service aces.  Collins, in fact, served 11 straight points near the beginning of game two.  Christie Kirby recorded a game-high 19 digs.

For NCWC, Sydney Bens tallied a team-high 13 kills.  Caitlin George recorded 29 assists and 11 digs, and Kelly George amassed 17 digs.

CNU turned in an impressive .370 hitting percentage in the match with 54 kills against just seven errors.  The Captains also won the blocking battle with six to Wesleyan's one.

The Bishops return to action at home on Friday night when they host Greensboro and Mary Baldwin at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., respectively.   Wesleyan will be celebrating Senior Night prior to the the Mary Baldwin match.