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Wesleyan volleyball snaps seven game slide as they down Point Park in straight sets

BUCKHANNON – The West Virginia Wesleyan Lady Bobcat volleyball team snapped their seven-game losing skid and picked up a conference win over the Pioneers of Point Park University (25-10, 26-24 and 25-18). The win makes the Lady Bobcats 3-8 in conference going into the final four games of the regular season.

Set one was a dominate showing for Wesleyan as the Pioneers could not handle the serves from players like Alexis Moeschler, who led the night with five aces. The Lady Bobcats recorded 10 total aces along with a strong hitting percentage of 22.2% compared to 2% for the Pioneers.

Notable performers for Wesleyan included Emily Denison leading offensively with 10 kills along with nine digs on the back line. Bhrooke Axe recorded eight kills and led the team in blocks with four followed by senior Jayla Cowherd with two blocks. The LadyBobcats rotated setters between the three sets as Sarah McCall led with 12 assists followed by Helena Kelley with 11. Alauna Wilson recorded a strong performance with eight kills and eight digs. Libero Alexis Moeschler led the team in digs with 11 along with her five serving aces.

The Lady Bobcats will travel to Concord University to play the Mountain Lions on Monday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m.

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