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PITTSBURGH, Pa. (Sept. 18) - The Waynesburg University volleyball team picked up its first Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) win of 2013 by splitting a tri-match at Chatham University. The Yellow Jackets downed the host Cougars 3-0 in the opening contest of the day, before falling to Westminster College 3-0.
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The Yellow Jackets (6-9, 1-3) took Chatham down (0-8, 0-2) by the set scores of 25-17, 25-12, 25-12 to score their first conference win of 2013. Senior
Amanda Silay led the Waynesburg offense with a match-high seven kills, while fellow senior
Mabel Culp chipped in five successful attacks. Senior setter
Natalie Ranallo helped out the Jacket attack with a match-high 21 assists. Silay also led the Jacket defense with 13 digs.
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Unfortunately, things didn't go as well for Waynesburg during match two on the night, as they couldn't get past the Titans (9-2, 2-1), who picked up a 25-10, 25-20, 25-20 triumph. Culp and Silay put down six and five kills, respectively, while Ranallo racked up 19 assists in the loss. Sophomore
Jessica Dorazio set the team mark for digs with 12.
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The Jackets play their final non-PAC match of the year on Saturday, Sept. 21, when they travel back to Pittsburgh to face La Roche. The Redhawks beat the Orange and Black 3-0 during the two squads' first meeting on Sept. 7. The rematch is scheduled for 10 a.m.