NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Lyon College
Pipers doubled up on Saturday, posting respective 3-1
wins over Trevecca Nazarene (30-27, 28-30, 30-28, 30-26)
and Asbury College (26-30, 30-21, 30-20, 30-20) in a
road doubleheader.
The win over Trevecca (10-3 overall, 5-2
in TranSouth play) was Lyon's second straight over a
TranSouth Conference foe. The victory over Asbury was
Lyon's third straight overall. The two victories send
the Pipers to 7-6 overall and 3-2 in TranSouth play.
"It was the biggest win of the year for
us this season," said Lyon College head volleyball coach
Justin Dee of the win over Trevecca. "Then we were able
to get another win over Asubury. Our team just played
unbelievable."
In the Trevecca match, Lyon middle
blocker Katie Beineke crushed 17 kills and had two solo
blocks. Outside hitter Lauren Castleberry added 11
kills, 10 digs and two aces, while teammate Meghann
LaBorn also earned 10 kills.
Setter Jessica Sylvester led Lyon in
assists (23) and aces (4), while Ann Sullivan earned a
team-high 22 digs.
In the Asbury match, Piper senior Daria
Paunovic sparked the squad with 16 kills. Beineke added
15 kills and LaBorn nine. Lauren Castleberry earned 13
kills, 11 digs and two aces. Lyon libero Ann Sullivan
notched 21 digs and three aces.
