JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Anderson (11-12, 4-9 SAC) used a strong attack to take a three-set (25-20, 25-14, 25-19) victory over Carson-Newman (8-12, 2-9 SAC) Saturday afternoon at Holt Fieldhouse.
The Trojans Shannon Gillespie was the only attacker for either team with more than 10 kills, notching 15 for AU. Gillespie finished with a .361 attack percentage.
Angelle Hayes (Brentwood, Tenn.) turned in another match averaging more than eight dig/set. The senior libero is averaging 8.5 d/s over the last five matches for C-N.
Anderson hit .266 as a team to Carson-Newman's .131. The Eagles got seven kills from Ashley Ferris (Knoxville, Tenn.) and Rachel Harper (Chattanooga, Tenn.). Kiayna O'Neal (Katy, Texas) added five kills on 14 swings for a .286 hit percentage.
The Eagles take to the road Tuesday to face Mars Hill at 7 p.m.
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