Insley breaks record in Bishops' 3-0 sweep of Methodist

Fayetteville, NC - Behind a game-high 24 kills by Brittany Insley, the Battling Bishop volleyball squad managed a 3-0 sweep of Methodist University on Tuesday night in Fayetteville.  Game scores were 30-27, 30-23, and 30-16.  Insley (pictured) made history in the process as she set a new program-record for kills in a season.  The talented sophomore now has 481 on the year.  The previous mark of 458 was set by Laura Hilbert in 1998.

Entering Tuesday night's match, Insley needed just one kill to tie and two kills to break Hilbert's record, which she quickly recorded in game one.  Her first tied the game at 9-9, while the record-breaker came at 11-10.  Both were assisted by senior Caitlin George.

This marks the second straight season that the Bishops have broken key records against the Monarchs.  Last year, it was George who did the honors by setting a new career record for assists.

More importantly, however, the Bishops earned the win in convincing fashion.  After a slow start in game one, Wesleyan cruised to victories in games two and three to avenge an earlier loss to MU.  Wesleyan recorded a .264 hitting percentage on the night compared to the Monarchs .104.

In addition to Insley's performance, Sydney Bens chipped in 13 kills, while the George sisters each tallied 15 digs.  Caitlin also dished out 45 assists on the night.

Wesleyan is now 19-12 overall and 10-6 in USA South play going into Friday's final two regular season conference matches at Averett University.  The Bishops will face the host Cougars at 1:30 p.m., followed by a key match-up with the Panthers at 3:30 p.m.  NCWC and Ferrum are currently tied for fourth place in the league standings.