Pacer Volleyball Splits

Raleigh, NC-The Pacer volleyball squad finished day-one of the Meredith Matchup 2009 1-2 with a 3-0  (25-17, 25-17, 25-19) loss early in the day to the NAIA's Brenau University followed by a 3-set (25-15, 25-11, 25-12) win over Georgia's Agnes Scott College.  Brenau completed the day 3-0 and Agnes Scott dropped to 0-3 overall.

The Golden Tigers stole the early lead and exchanged momentum with the Pacers throughout set one.   Up by just one at 14-13, Brenau took control of the opening set with two five-point runs to close 25-17.  Sets two and three followed in much the same manner.  Peace continued to battle but allowed offensive streaks from their opponents that eventually proved too strong to match.

First-year middles Lexi Parker (Weaverville, NC) led her team with 11 kills on 21 attempts, adding four blocks.  Amber Lowe (Cedar Grove, NC) recorded nine kills and led with 11 digs.  Newcomer Bree Crook (Reno, Nevada) led with 15 assists and 10 digs in the loss.

In the nightcap Peace completed a somewhat sloppy victory over the Scotties of Agnes.  Leah Chandler (Chapel Hill, NC) and Megan Melchiorre (Durham, NC) led all with a combined 13 kills on 24 attempts.  Setter Olivia Griffin (High Point, NC) earned 12 assists and three service aces to lead her team.  Defensive specialist Lynnette Monroe (Raleigh, NC) led with seven digs in the win.

Peace takes on Spelman and Salem in day-two of the Matchup.  Their first match is slated for 3:00 pm against the Jaguars in Weatherspoon Gym, followed by the 7:00 pm match versus the Spirits.  See you on the sidelines!