RICHMOND, Ky. – The Eastern Kentucky University beach volleyball program opened the ASUN North Challenge in dominant fashion with a 5-0 sweep of Austin Peay on Friday.
After a lightning delay hit early in the match, the Colonels cruised, not dropping a single set against their conference foe.
"I think the team performed great tonight," said head coach Jeff Patton. "It's never easy coming out of a lightning delay, but the way we came out was great. They came out with a lot of energy and a sense of urgency about them. I told them they just needed to find it, and they did just that. It was just a fun atmosphere under lights and I'm proud of them."
"Tonight shows how we can come out and show out," said senior
Bella Williams. "Once we got the text coming out of the delay that it was time to go we just hit, and I'm so proud of my team for how we executed."
Madalyn Richardson and
Riley Cutler got things started for EKU at the 4's taking their match 21-16, 21-17 while one court over
Rachel Mueller and
Gabriella Armitage took the 2's 21-18, 21-17.
In the odd flights Williams and partner
Elpida Pitsigkoni rolled at the 5's 21-13, 21-13 clinching the match for EKU.
Natalie Taggart and
Reagan Sandlin took their match at the 3's in two sets, 21-16, 21-11.
In the top flight,
Paityn Walker and
Molly Shomock finished the night strong, 21-16, 21-16.
The Colonels return to action tomorrow at the EKU Beach Courts taking on North Alabama at 8 a.m. and then Central Arkansas at noon for EKU's Senior Day match.
EKU 5, Austin Peay 0
