ANDERSON, S.C. -- Using a balanced attack, the Anderson volleyball team claimed its' second consecutive win by blanking conference opponent Coker, 3-0 (25-21, 25-23, 25-10) Friday night at the Abney Athletic Center.
Anderson (8-6, 3-2 Conference Carolinas) jumped out to an early lead in the first set behind senior Jen Moffitt’s strong serving to open the contest, but Coker (1-14, 0-6 Conference Carolinas) chipped away and gained a narrow two-point advantage midway through the set.
The Trojans answered to retake the lead at 18-17, forcing Coker head coach John Stenman to call for a timeout, but AU closed out the frame with a 7-4 run.
The Lady Cobras grabbed an early edge in the second set, but AU rallied and broke away late to claim the 25-23 win.
AU raced out to a 13-4 lead in the third and final set and never looked back en route to the 25-10 win.
Jamie Lancaster, who is eighth in the nation in kills per set, recorded a double-double with 12 kills and 11 digs, while freshman Paulette Rivers garnered a match-high 13 kills. Doggett posted 19 assists in limited action and Moffitt recorded three kills and 12 assists.
Cynallyhia Indriago lead the Lady Cobras in kills with six, while Abby Frame led Coker with 10 digs.
Coker will travel to Erskine College for an afternoon match on Saturday at 2:00 p.m.