The Eagles Picked Up 2 BIG Wins vs. Bryan & RV. Lindsey Wilson

Dayton, TN. - The Eagles women's volleyball team picked up 2 bigs wins at Bryan College, with one being a 5-set thriller against RV. Lindsey Wilson.

Reinhardt vs. Bryan College (3-0)

The Eagles started strong, winning the first set 25-15. This initial lead was a clear indicator of their dominance which continued throughout the match. In the second set, Reinhardt University kept up their momentum, despite a little pushback, securing a 25-16 win. The third set saw a more resilient Bryan College, but the Eagles managed to clinch the victory with a close 25-22 win.

Top performances came from Zoe Van Waaijen with 10 kills, closely followed by Giulia Julve at 9 kills, and Jenna Smith contributing 8 kills. The defensive plays were also stellar with Shelby Simmons leading with 4 block assists. Additionally, the match saw Ashlynn Barnes not only delivering 23 assists but also serving up 3 critical aces alongside Juliette Baffico.

Silvia Aguado was notable on defense with 11 digs, supported by Halle Janik and Lexi Vo, who contributed 7 and 6 digs, respectively. The team's strategic plays and consistent performance highlighted their solid teamwork and preparation.

Reinhardt vs. Lindsey Wilson (3-2):

The Reinhardt University Eagles emerged victorious against the Lindsey Wilson Blue Raiders, scoring a tight win with a final score of 3-2. The match saw the Eagles stepping up to overcome a challenging opponent who had consistently been ranked in the top 25 throughout the season.

The Eagles started strong, winning the first set 25-19. However, the Blue Raiders fought back in the second set, edging out the Eagles with a score of 25-23. Reinhardt regained their form in the third set, dominating with a score of 25-16, before falling in the fourth set 25-21. The decisive fifth set was clinched by the Eagles with a commanding score of 15-8, securing their win.

Key players for Reinhardt were outstanding, with Jenna Smith leading the team with 18 kills and Juliette Baffico close behind with 17 kills. Shelby Simmons contributed significantly with 8 kills and was also noted for her defensive efforts with 2 blocks, matched by teammates Kaylee Cantlin and Giulia Julve. The defense saw impressive digs from Silvia Aguado who made 21 digs, while Ashlynn Barnes made 14. Besides kills, assists were strategically distributed with Ashlynn Barnes delivering 35 assists, helping set up crucial plays throughout the match.

Each ace served added to the momentum, with contributions across the team including one ace each from players like Faith Breitbarth and Addison Dunagan.

Looking ahead, the Eagles, carrying a record of 21-4, are set to face Union Commonwealth in an away game on Friday, October 24th, at 6:30 pm, where they aim to continue their strong performance.