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September 07, 2018 | Volleyball
GREENVILLE, N.C. – Hannah Lancaster had seven kills and three blocks to lead the way for Gardner-Webb, but East Carolina tallied 38 kills en route to a straight-set sweep of the Runnin' Bulldogs on Friday afternoon as the 2018 Pirate Invitational continues.
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East Carolina (7-2) won the match by scores of 25-14, 25-15, and 25-19, attacking at a .255 rate, while Gardner-Webb (3-5) was held to 25 kills with a .049 attacking percentage.
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Lancaster led the GWU attack with seven kills on 29 swings for a .103 attacking percentage. She also had three total blocks, tying with Elizabeth Griffith to lead that effort.
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Amanda Sahm collected a team-best 13 assists, while Madi Riggs and Kylee Garrison each had eight digs to lead the 'Dogs.
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Natalie Tyson, who had ten smashes on 24 swings, led ECU in kills. Shelby Martin dished out a match-high 27 assists, while Maggie Hallow had a match-high 14 digs. S'Mara Riley and Toya Osuegbu each had three blocks to lead the Pirates.
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Gardner-Webb has a quick turnaround, taking on Eastern Washington later today at 4:00pm to wrap up the 2018 Pirate Invitational.
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East Carolina (7-2) won the match by scores of 25-14, 25-15, and 25-19, attacking at a .255 rate, while Gardner-Webb (3-5) was held to 25 kills with a .049 attacking percentage.
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Lancaster led the GWU attack with seven kills on 29 swings for a .103 attacking percentage. She also had three total blocks, tying with Elizabeth Griffith to lead that effort.
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Amanda Sahm collected a team-best 13 assists, while Madi Riggs and Kylee Garrison each had eight digs to lead the 'Dogs.
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Natalie Tyson, who had ten smashes on 24 swings, led ECU in kills. Shelby Martin dished out a match-high 27 assists, while Maggie Hallow had a match-high 14 digs. S'Mara Riley and Toya Osuegbu each had three blocks to lead the Pirates.
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Gardner-Webb has a quick turnaround, taking on Eastern Washington later today at 4:00pm to wrap up the 2018 Pirate Invitational.
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Players Mentioned
Team Stats
GWU
ECU
Kills
25
38
Errors
20
14
Attempts
102
94
Hitting %
.049
.255
Points
32.0
51.0
Assists
23
33
Aces
1
6
Blocks
6.0
7.0
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