DALLAS, Pa.– Eastern University Volleyball overcame a sluggish start to earn a four-set win at Misericordia. The Eagles dropped the final five points of the opening set before limiting mistakes and grinding out wins in the next three sets to improve to 10-2 on the year.

How It Happened:
The Eagles led 22-20 in the opening set. The host Cougars scored the next five points to claim the set 25-22. It was the first time the Cougars had won a set since 1997. The two teams played 24 matches in that span.

Eastern regrouped and claimed the second set, 25-21, despite hitting just .135 in the set. The Eagles then cruised to a 25-13 win in the third set before taking the match 25-19.

Sarah Roberts led the Eagles with ten kills and five blocks. Cecila Bauer had a team-high 19 digs. Morgan Kline had 30 assists and 18 digs. The Eagles hit only .127 for the match, but held the Cougars to .027 hitting.

Coach Birtwistle says:

"We got the win not playing our best volleyball. We'll have to put in some mindful practice this week to prepare for Hopkins on Friday and Washington and Lee and Widener on Saturday."

Up Next:
The Eagles host Johns Hopkins in a turn-back-the-clock night on Friday. The match starts at 7:00 pm. Fans are encouraged to wear their best 80's themed apparel for a chance to win prizes. There will be four volleyball matches at Eastern on Saturday. Eastern will play W & L at 10 am and Widener at 4 pm.