AUSTIN, Texas – The Angelo State University Belle Volleyball team played a hard fought match against a well-rounded St. Edwards team, sweeping the Hilltoppers in three sets. The Belles are now 22-2 overall, and 14-1 in conference.
 
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• ASU would start off to a slow start in set one against St. Edwards as the Hilltoppers would gain an early lead over the Belles, 8-4.
• With Kailyn Gilbreath at the serving line, the Blue and Gold would tie the score up at 9-9.
• Kills from Sundara Chinn and attack errors from SEU would give the Belles their first lead of the night, 14-13.
• With Morgan Preston to serve, and several kills from Gilbreath, ASU would jump to a 19-16 lead over St. Edwards.
• A kill from Chinn, and Haley Coulters phenomenal serving capabilities, would push Angelo State to take set one, 25-20. Coulter served for five straight points.

 

• ASU would maintain their momentum inito set two, taking an early lead over St. Edwards, 6-2.
• Preston extended ASU's lead over the Hilltoppers to 10-6 on a service ace.
• Gilbreaths serving capabilities, and a kill from Chinn, pushed the Belles lead even further to 13-7.
• Meghan Parkers serving abilities were also put onto display as she would go on a four serve run for Angelo State, extending their lead to 18-10.
• A kill from Gilbreath, assisted by Lindsey Ledyard, would take set two over St. Edwards, 25-21.

 

• Set three would start off slow for both ASU and SEU as they both would fight to gain an advantage over the other.
• A kill from Baleigh Allen would tie the score up for ASU at 7-7.
• Angelo State and St. Edwards would continue their struggle for points, neither side being able to extend their lead over the other.
• A kill from Gilbreath gave ASU the momentum it needed to take the lead away from the Hilltoppers, 18-15.
• Preston would serve for three straight points to help bring the Belles to a 19-16 lead.
• An attack error from St. Edwards gave ASU the point it needed to take set three and the match, 25-23.

Key Players:

• Kailyn Gilbreath led the offense against the Hilltoppers, registering 14 kills against St. Edwards, with Sundara Chinn following closely behind with 12.
• Meghan Parker and Lindsey Ledyard showed their skills against St. Edwards, registering 30 assists and 15 digs between the two of them.
• Haley Coulter and Makenna Hanssen led the defense against SEU, both registering 13 digs each, with Morgan Preston following behind with six.

 
Up Next:
The Belles travel to San Antonio to face the St. Mary's Rattlers on their home court. First serve is slated for 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 9.