Raleigh, NC- The Peace College volleyball team opened up USA South Conference play tonight with a 3-0 loss to Christopher Newport University.

Juniors Jordan Morris and Shamica Phillips led the Pacers defensive effort as Morris picked up 16 digs and Phillips 4 blocks on the night. Sophomore Nicole Corn also contributed with 12 digs. Junior Carrie Conner connected on 7 kills to lead all hitters for Peace.

Sophomore, Liz Bush paced the Captains with 12 kills and 7 blocks. Senior Jenna Williams added 15 digs in the win.The Captains advance to 4-6 overall, 1-0 in the USA South while the Pacers drop to 6-3, 1-0 in the conference.

The Pacers will continue USA South Conference action on Saturday, taking on Ferrum College at 4:30 and Methodist College at 7:00 in Fayetteville, NC on the campus of Methodist College.