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Score: Life University 3, Xavier (La.) 0
Record: Life U, 17-5, 7-3 SSAC; Xavier (La.), 8-8, 4-4 SSAC
NEW ORLEANS, La. — The Life University women's volleyball team earned a 3-0 road sweep over Xavier University of Louisiana on Friday night, winning by scores of 25-14, 25-18 and 25-22. The Running Eagles used a strong offensive performance and a dominant opening set to secure the conference victory.
Life U set the tone early, opening the first set with a 5-0 run. The Running Eagles maintained control throughout the set, hitting .467 with nine kills and just two attack errors. Life closed out the opener, 25-14, on a Xavier attack error.
The Running Eagles continued their momentum in the second set, jumping out to a 3-0 lead behind two kills from Medney Garraux. Life U extended its advantage to 18-12 before Xavier rallied to cut the deficit to 18-15. Kya Colston's kill helped Life regain its footing, and the Running Eagles pulled away to take the set, 25-18.
Xavier challenged Life U in the third set, battling back from an early deficit to tie the score at 18-18. The teams traded points down the stretch, with the score tied again at 21-21. A kill from Taelynn Epple gave Life a 22-21 lead, and the Running Eagles held on to close out the match, 25-22, with a service ace from Garraux.
Life U finished the match with 34 kills and a .343 hitting percentage while holding Xavier to 25 kills and a .038 hitting percentage. The Running Eagles also recorded 33 assists, nine service aces, 30 digs and five total blocks.
Inside the Box Score
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Life U recorded 34 kills on 67 attacks with 11 errors, hitting .343.
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The Running Eagles totaled 33 assists, 30 digs, nine service aces and five total blocks.
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Life U held Xavier to a .038 hitting percentage and 25 kills.
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The Running Eagles won in straight sets, 25-14, 25-18 and 25-22.
Standout Performances
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Medney Garraux: 11 kills, a .714 hitting percentage, nine digs, two service aces and one block.
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Mia Goldbach: Nine kills, a .571 hitting percentage, three service aces and two digs.
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Kaylee Cantlin: Four kills, one solo block and two digs.
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Vitoria Reis: 11 assists, three digs, one kill and one service ace.
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Emily Warner: 13 assists, two digs and one service ace.
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Paola Vega: Two kills, three block assists and three digs.
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Kya Colston: Five kills and two block assists.
