MARS HILL, N.C. – Newberry women's volleyball earned a hard-fought five-set victory over Mars Hill on Friday night, winning 3-2 (25-22, 23-25, 25-22, 20-25, 16-14).
The Wolves took the opening set 25-22 before Mars Hill evened the match with a 25-23 win in the second. Newberry responded by taking the third set 25-22, but the Lions forced a deciding fifth set with a 25-20 victory in the fourth. Newberry held on in the final set, edging Mars Hill 16-14 to secure the road win.
Maggie Helle led the Wolves offensively with 22 kills while Carole Ann Hussey and Evie Paalman added 12 kills each. Helle also contributed 20 digs, while Paalman finished with 20 digs of her own.
Hailey Clayworth led Newberry defensively with 24 digs, and Carley Raleigh recorded 26 assists and two service aces. Taylor Blandford and Emma Coffman each added four blocks to help the Wolves at the net.
The Wolves return to action Saturday, Oct. 24, traveling to Tusculum for a 2 p.m. matchup.
