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PRESCOTT, Ariz. – The Embry-Riddle volleyball team turned in one of its most efficient performances of the season Friday night, defeating Arizona Christian in straight sets, 25-16, 25-21, 25-18, inside the Eagle Gym.
Embry-Riddle controlled the match from the opening serve, hitting .235 as a team while holding Arizona Christian to just a .065 attack percentage. The Eagles totaled 41 kills and 57 digs in the three-set victory.
Leading the offensive attack was Anela Chew, who recorded a match-high 14 kills while hitting .385 and adding 11 digs for a double-double effort. Alexsandra Rodriguez added 10 kills and two blocks, while Brooke Eglinton contributed nine kills, 15 digs, and two service aces.
After taking the opening set 25-16, the Eagles used a balanced attack to fend off ACU in a competitive second frame, winning 25-21. Embry-Riddle then closed the night by hitting .333 in the third set, pulling away late for the 25-18 victory and completing the sweep.
The Eagles received strong play from their setters as Annette Tapia dished out a team-high 21 assists while Alice Tuci added 15. Defensively, Sydney Sniffen collected 14 digs and Chew, Eglinton, and the rest of the Eagles back row limited the Firestorm offense throughout the evening.
At the net, Hannah Clear helped anchor the defense with four total blocks, while Rodriguez added two blocks of her own as Embry-Riddle finished with eight total team blocks.
