MADISON, N.J.– Eastern University Volleyball secured the second seed in the upcoming MAC Freedom Tournament with a  3-0 win at FDU-Florham. Led by Sarah Roberts with 12 kills, the Eagles hit .356 in the match.

Top Performers:
Sarah Roberts (12 kills, .688 hitting, 1 block) Michelle Paulsen (8 kills, .438 hitting, 3 blocks) Sammy Rogers (9 kills, .421 hitting) Morgan Kline (35 assists) Cecilia Bauer (11 digs, 3 aces)

How It Happened:
The Eagles (21-5, 6-1 MAC Freedom) set the tone for the match with a  25-17 win in the opening set. In that frame, the Devils hit a respectable .184, but only scored two points on serve. The Eagles had three aces, including one by Paulsen on the final point, to claim the opener.

Both teams hit very well in the second set, and the Eagles held a slim 17-16 lead late. Lindsey Heisey served an ace for a little cushion and the teams traded hideouts until the Eagles led 21-18. Bauer served the final four points of the set for a 25-18 win. She had two aces to close out the set.

With the win in the second set, the Eagles secured the second seed in the league tournament.

The Eagles jumped out to a  17-11 lead in the final set, but the Devils took advantage of a variety of Eastern errors to close the gap to 24-22, but a kill from Morgan Kline ended the match.

Coach Birtwistle Says:
"We were glad to get the win and secure home court for next Wednesday.  Our middles led the offense again tonight. Sammy had what might have been one of her best matches of the year."

Up Next:
The Eagles have three home matches this weekend to close out the regular season. Eastern will host York on Friday night. Fans are encouraged to come in costume for the event. On Saturday, the Eagles will host Arcadia at 10 am and McDaniel at 4 pm. The Eagles will host Misericordia in the MAC Freedom Tournament on Wednesday.