Salem, VA  - The N.C. Wesleyan volleyball team kicked off its 2024 season with a split on Friday at the Maroon Classic. The Battling Bishops started strong with a decisive 3-0 victory over Hollins, sweeping the match in straight sets by scores of 25-20, 25-20, and 25-14. Wesleyan dominated across all statistical categories, tallying 29 kills, 39 digs, 27 assists, and an impressive eleven service aces.

Sloan Martin and Aajah Vasquez were standouts for the Bishops, each contributing six kills to lead the Wesleyan attack. Martin also directed the attack with a team-high fourteen assists, while freshman Brooklynn Covic made her presence felt in her collegiate debut with 22 attempts. The Bishops' well-rounded effort set the tone for a promising start to the season.

The Basics:
Score: N.C. Wesleyan 3, Hollins 0
Location/Venue: Salem, VA / Cregger Center
Records: N.C. Wesleyan (1-0, 0-0 USA South), Hollins (1-5, 0-0 ODAC)

In the second match of the day, the Battling Bishops faced a tough opponent in Roanoke, falling in straight sets (0-3). Despite the loss, Kayla Simmons was aggressive with eleven attempts, while Vasquez continued her strong play, leading the team with six kills.

The Basics:
Score: N.C. Wesleyan 0, Roanoke 3
Location/Venue: Salem, VA / Cregger Center
Records: N.C. Wesleyan (1-1, 0-0 USA South), Roanoke (4-2, 0-0 ODAC)

Up Next:

The Battling Bishops will return to the Cregger Center on Saturday to wrap up the Maroon Classic against Salem and Randolph.