EMU's volleyball women had their moments in Friday night's ODAC clash with Washington and Lee, but in the end the preseason favorites were too strong, taking a 3-0 sweep from the Royals.

The women slip to 5-6 on the season as they prepare for tomorrow's tri-match. Eastern Mennonite opens the day at 11:00am with a conference match against Shenandoah before closing with Lancaster Bible College at 3:00pm.

Eastern Mennonite went point-for-point early against the powerful Generals, working to a 9-9 tie. W&L used a quick 5-0 jab, however, to gain control and push to a 25-15 win.

In the second, the Royals again forged a 9-9 tie only to see Washington and Lee open up a seven-point lead at 19-12. EMU answered with a 7-2 run, fighting back to within 21-19, before the visitors surged for a 25-20 decision.

W&L then ran to a 14-6 lead in the third and never looked back in a 25-15 final.

Janna Williams (Kenbridge, Va./Kenston Forest) had seven kills for the women and freshman Meredith Stinnette (Lynch Station, Va./Altavista) added six. Setter Jasmine Johnson (Staunton, Va./Robert E. Lee) had 14 assists and six digs.

Defensively, libero Skyler Johnson (Harrisonburg, Va./Harrisonburg) led all players with nine digs. Beck Hoskins (Danville, Va./Westover Christian Academy) had three blocks.

Meg Guignon led the Generals with 12 kills. Elly Cosgrove had 10 and four blocks.

Coach Carrie Bert said her team is learning from their tough ODAC matches so far this season: