WILSON, N.C. - Newberry College Women's Volleyball opened its 2026 season with a perfect 4-0 record at the Barton Tournament. 

Newberry College women's volleyball continued its win streak at the Barton Tournament with a 3-0 sweep of Barton on Saturday. The Wolves took all three sets (25-23, 25-20, 25-18) to improve to 3-0 on the season. Symone Wyatt and Maggie Helle led Newberry with 10 kills each, while Carley Raleigh recorded 18 assists, and Hailey Clayworth anchored the defense with 21 digs. The Wolves finished the match with 37 kills, seven aces, six blocks and 65 digs as they completed an undefeated tournament 

Newberry followed that up by taking down Elizabeth City State in straight sets, wrapping up a perfect 4-0 weekend. The Wolves took the match (25-23, 25-15, 25-21) to finish the weekend 4-0. Evie Paalman led the way with 11 kills, while Carole Ann Hussey added 10 and Maggie Helle contributed eight. Hailey Clayworth anchored the defense with a match-high 27 digs as Newberry capped off an undefeated opening weekend 

The Wolves will be back on the road Thursday, September 3rd at the King Classic.