University volleyball team brought plenty of power as they blew through two preliminary games in the Battlefield Classic at Gettysburg. The Eagles downed Randolph-Macon and Washington College in three sets each.

For the day, junior outside hitter Kara Hildebrand paced the Eagles with 30 kills on just 44 attempts. Head Coach Mark Birtwistle said of his team's ability to execute on the day. "We played with good energy and passed well, but I was really pleased with our offense. We jumped out early in both matches, we kept the pressure on and didn't give their defenses a chance to catch their breath."

In the opening match against Randolph-Macon, the Eagles committed just three hitting errors on the way to a .435 hitting percentage. First year setter Maria Horning ran the offense well and every Eastern hittter connected at over a .300 clip. Courtney Reinhold put down eight kills for a nine point match.

In the second match of the afternoon, the Eagles stormed through Washington College in three 25-12 sets. Hildebrand pounded home 16 kills on just 23 attempts for a .652 hitting percentage. Mandy Platt contributed with 6 blocks and 13 points. Birtwistle was pleased with the efficiency of his squad in the second match. "I was pleased with our play across the board. We were able to rest some people, and I felt we got solid contributions from everyone who played."

Horning finished the day 68 assists in the two matches. Reinhold picked up 13 digs in the second match.

The Eagles will return to action at Gettysburg tomorrow with games at 10 am and 12 noon.