Nicole Lott’s 14 kills and .323 hitting average led UNCW to a 3-1 win over host Elon on Saturday in Colonial Athletic Association volleyball action at Alumni Gym.
The Seahawks improved to 14-5 overall and 4-1 in the CAA. For UNCW, it was their third straight road win and now stand at 9-3 away from Hanover Hall.
“Elon certainly fought well and found some weaknesses that we need to work on next week, but any road win in the CAA is a good one,” said UNCW Head Coach Amy Bambenek. “Nicole (Lott) and Meredith (Peacock) were consistent at the net attacking and overall out entire team did a great job blocking.”
Lott’s 14 kills were a match high and she was joined in double figures by Morgan Kline, who finished with 10 kills. Meredith Peacock added seven kills in 22 attacks.
UNCW used its power up front, outblocking the Phoenix, 13-7. Peacock finished with seven blocks, one short of tying her season high. Freshman Sarah Kelly and Lott added a career-high five blocks apiece.
The Seahawks open a homestretch this week where they’ll play three matches in the span of four days. UNCW opens the stretch with defending conference champion College of Charleston on Wednesday at 7 p.m
Men’s soccer
Spartanburg Methodist 4 Cape Fear 2
With the game tied at one heading into the second half, Spartanburg Methodist used three unanswered goals to hold off Cape Fear 4-2 on Saturday afternoon.
“It’s always tough to play on the road, but I’m proud of my boys for leaving it on the field,” said CFCC Coach Chris Libert. “We need to continue our training and keep putting in the effort and the results will come.”
The Sea Devils equalized just before half in the 43rd minute when CJ Morales followed up on a Tyus Lopez shot off the post.
Spartanburg responded with three scores in a 15 minute span to pull ahead for good until Cape Fear found the back of the net in the 78th minute off a Brian Pinder goal on a cross from David Segura.
Cape Fear fell to 3-7 in conference and 7-8 overall heading into a road game at Patrick Henry CC on Wednesday, Oct. 15.
Women’s soccer
Spartanburg Methodist 3 Cape Fear 0
The Lady Sea Devils could not overcome an early red card as Spartanburg Methodist blanked Cape Fear 3-0 on Saturday.
“I was really proud of our resiliency and fight to the end even though we had to play a man down for most of the match,” said CFCC Coach Melissa Anderson. “We’ll need to keep our focus as we head into the stretch run with a favorable schedule at home.”
Cape Fear saw its four-game winning streak come to an end and fell to 5-1-1 in conference. The Sea Devils play four of their final five regular season games at home and look to get back in the win column against Wake Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 15.
