VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - EMU made the long trip down to the beach on Tuesday, heading to #21 Batten for both teams final ODAC match of the season.
The Marlins showed why they're ranked in the top-25 in all of DIII, picking up a 3-0 (25-8, 25-16, 25-8) win over the Royals.
Records: EMU 9-15, 4-8 ODAC | Batten 22-4, 10-2 ODAC
Highlights
- Kills from Lindsay Bly and Emma Rogers got EMU started early, as they lead 3-2 to start the first. Batten then went on a 19-3 run over the next 22 points, with Emma Greer and Rogers providing the three points for the Royals. Haley Atkins picked up a solo block and a kill down the stretch, but the Marlins finished off the set with a kill and an ace, for a 1-0 lead.
- Batten jumped out to an 11-6 lead to start the second set before the Royals went on an 8-2 tilt, as Greer and Reese Fitton both picked up kills, Bly, Rogers and Greer added blocks and Rebekah Allen had a service ace. Unfortunately for the Royals, much like the first set, the Marlins went on a tear, finishing the set on a 12-2 advantage, to lead 2-0 for the match.
- BU once again surged ahead in the third set, leading 14-2 through the first 16 points. The Royals were able to pick up a kill from Ella Lambert, an Ella Ollet ace and a block from Logan Turchetta and Rogers, but an EMU error wrapped up the sweep for Batten.
Statistical Leaders
Kills: Greer (5)
Assists:
Ekaterina Smagily (6)
Digs:
Emerson Moats (5)
Aces: Allen (2)
Blocks: Rogers (3)
What's Next
EMU will wrap up the 2026 season on Saturday, when they welcome in Hood College for a non-conference showdown. First serve against the Blazers is set for noon.
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