Lehigh University Athletics
Tuesday, September 10
7:00 PM
Lehigh University
vs
Villanova
Lehigh hosts Villanova looking to continue five-game win streak
9/9/2013 12:34:00 PM | Volleyball
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BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- The Lehigh volleyball team aims to build upon its strong start to the season when it hosts Villanova Tuesday night at 7 p.m. in Leeman-Turner Arena. The Mountain Hawks have won five straight games, four of which were 3-0 shutouts.
Lehigh is coming off a sweep in the Lafayette College Tournament over the weekend. The team started with a 3-0 win over Fairleigh Dickinson on Friday night. The Mountain Hawks continued on Saturday taking down Wright State and Saint Peters by scores of 3-1 and 3-0, respectively. Sophomore Ana Vrhel had a strong tournament, racking up a total of 24 kills during the weekend. On the defensive side, senior Rachel Charles led the team with 50 total digs.
Villanova heads into the match looking for a much needed win after a tough road trip. The Wildcats traveled to Lincoln, Neb., over the weekend where they took on the University of Nebraska and Southern Mississippi. They lost both games by scores of 3-1 and 3-0, respectively.
The Wildcats head into the game standing at 1-4 overall. Sophomore Lauren Carpenter leads the team on the season with 63 kills. Freshman standout Claire Crutchfield is a close second with 56. Senior Mariah Henley poses a strong defensive presence leading the team with 103 kills.
Tuesday night's game will be the 31st meeting between Villanova and Lehigh with the Wildcats leading the series 24-6. The two schools last met in 2012 in a match where Lehigh suffered a 3-1 loss.
The Mountain Hawks will continue its season this weekend when they host the Crosstown Invitational.
Like Lehigh Volleyball on Facebook and follow on Twitter for exclusive updates throughout the season.
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- The Lehigh volleyball team aims to build upon its strong start to the season when it hosts Villanova Tuesday night at 7 p.m. in Leeman-Turner Arena. The Mountain Hawks have won five straight games, four of which were 3-0 shutouts.
Lehigh is coming off a sweep in the Lafayette College Tournament over the weekend. The team started with a 3-0 win over Fairleigh Dickinson on Friday night. The Mountain Hawks continued on Saturday taking down Wright State and Saint Peters by scores of 3-1 and 3-0, respectively. Sophomore Ana Vrhel had a strong tournament, racking up a total of 24 kills during the weekend. On the defensive side, senior Rachel Charles led the team with 50 total digs.
Villanova heads into the match looking for a much needed win after a tough road trip. The Wildcats traveled to Lincoln, Neb., over the weekend where they took on the University of Nebraska and Southern Mississippi. They lost both games by scores of 3-1 and 3-0, respectively.
The Wildcats head into the game standing at 1-4 overall. Sophomore Lauren Carpenter leads the team on the season with 63 kills. Freshman standout Claire Crutchfield is a close second with 56. Senior Mariah Henley poses a strong defensive presence leading the team with 103 kills.
Tuesday night's game will be the 31st meeting between Villanova and Lehigh with the Wildcats leading the series 24-6. The two schools last met in 2012 in a match where Lehigh suffered a 3-1 loss.
The Mountain Hawks will continue its season this weekend when they host the Crosstown Invitational.
Like Lehigh Volleyball on Facebook and follow on Twitter for exclusive updates throughout the season.
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