WINTER PARK, Fla. - (September 5, 2014) - The
Rollins volleyball team earned 3-1 and 3-0 victories over the
Southern Arkansas Muleriders and the West Georgia Wolves Friday
evening in the Rollins Invitational at the Warden Arena.
Freshman Bri Civiero had an a great performance for the Tars as
she registered 17 kills against Southern Arkansas for a .355
hitting percentage and 10 kills against West Georgia.
Jessica Wilson added a 10-kill performance against Southern
Arkansas, while Shannon McDonough recorded 13 kills against West
Georgia.
Rollins (2-0) began fast and did not look back against Southern
Arkansas as the team opened the season with 25-11 and 25-18 first
and second set wins. Rollins hit .458 in the first set, while
holding the Muleriders to a .097 hitting percentage.
The Tars concluded the fourth set with a 25-14 match victory
against Southern Arkansas.
Against West Georgia the Tars fought back from a 24-22 deficit
to win the first set 26-24. Senior Collyn Welsch led the Tars with
12 digs, while April Jackson accounted for 20 assists and Kate
Stefanski accumulated nine kills.
In the second set, Rollins took control early and won 25-17. The
Tars were able to jump out to an early lead in the third set and
seal the match with a 25-11 win. McDonough led the way with 13
kills ,while Rollins was able to overcome three lead changes and
ten tie scores.
Friday Match
Scores
Rollins 3, Southern Arkansas 1 -25-11, 25-18, 23-25, 25-14
Rollins 3, West Georgia 0 -26-24, 25-17, 25-11
The Tars continue action in the Rollins Invitational tommorrow
at 11 a.m. against Texas A&M Kingsville and against St. Cloud
State at 7 p.m.
