ANDERSON, S.C. – Using a deep and balanced attack, the Anderson University volleyball team swept Coker, 3-0 (25-7, 25-18, 25-19) in South Atlantic Conference play, Saturday afternoon at the Abney Athletic Center.

Anderson improved to 9-5 overall and 4-2 with its fifth win in seven decisions, while Coker fell to 1-12 and is still seeking its first league victory in eight outings.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Sophomore Rylie Sargent led the Trojans with a career-high six kills, while senior outside hitter Liliana Kinder added five kills on a .500 hitting percentage. Hannah Worsham notched four kills and a pair of block assists, with senior Regan Duty, sophomore Meg Sansbury and sophomore Tabitha Wheeler each posting three kills apiece.

Sophomore setter Jenna Long dished out a career-high 19 assists and added six digs, with Lindsay McCurley notching a season-best four service aces and also coming up with six digs. Freshman Hannah Neff tallied four digs on the afternoon.

HOW IT HAPPENED
First Set
Duty and sophomore Sadie Kluner combined for five kills in the opening frame and the Trojans used a .389 hitting percentage to roll past the Cobras.

AU jumped out to a quick 11-5 advantage to force a Cobra timeout, but the break didn't slow the Trojans, as they scored five straight points coming out of the break to force another Coker timeout. The Cobras were unable to get any closer than 12 down the stretch.

Second Set
AU trailed, 8-4, early but rattled off a 15-6 scoring outburst to claim a five-point lead and held at least a three-point edge the rest of the way.

Third Set
Coker snapped an early 6-6 deadlock and steadily built a 16-11 lead before the Trojans righted the ship and scored six unanswered points to take a brief lead. Following a kill by the Cobras' Rami Mullen that knotted the score, AU capitalized on a pair of Coker errors to take the lead for good.

ANDERSON STAT OF THE AFTERNOON
The Trojans posted 10 service aces – their second-highest tally of the season.

NOTABLES
• AU extended its win streak to 23 straight over Coker.
• AU has won 25 of the last 28 meetings.
• The Trojans lead the overall series, 36-7.
• Eighteen Trojans saw playing time Saturday afternoon.
• Rylie Sargent notched a career-best six kills.
• Lindsay McCurley posted a season-high four service aces.

UP NEXT
Anderson will wrap up its four-match homestand by welcoming Lenoir-Rhyne, which is an undefeated 6-0 in conference play, to the Abney Center. First-serve vs. the Bears Tuesday night is slated for 6 p.m.