Raleigh, N.C. - Behind a game-high 15 kills from senior Meredith Smith, North Carolina Wesleyan's volleyball squad picked up a 3-1 road win at Meredith College on Wednesday evening. Set scores were 25-23, 25-10, 22-25, and 25-13.
After taking a 1-0 match lead with a tight win in the first set, the Bishops cruised to a 25-10 win the second after turning in a blistering .667 team hitting percentage with 15 kills against just one error.
The Avenging Angels avoided a sweep with a win in the third, but Wesleyan responded with another solid showing at the net in the fourth, holding Meredith to a negative hitting percentage in the set to secure the victory.
Smith completed a strong all-around performance with 14 digs and three blocks, while junior teammate Taylor Johnson turned in 13 kills and seven blocks. Senior setter Kristi Lucas dished out 41 assists.
The Bishops (3-5) return home on Saturday to host the University of Mary Washington at 11:00am.