Smajic Leads Tigers To Two Wins
September 6, 2009
Raleigh, NC-Senior Libero Maida Smajic (Lawrenceville) led the way today at the Meredith Matchup as the Golden Tigers swept through their first two opponents without losing a game. Smajic recorded 30 serve receptions and 16 digs in the two matches, along with 3 assists and a kill.
Brenau faced off against Peace, NC in the first match and won three straight games, 25-17, 25-17 and 25-19. Senior Co-Captain Karen Green had a big match with 10 kills, seven digs, two blocks and an assist, as did Senior Setter and Co-Captain Audra VanArsdale with 25 assists, five digs, two aces and a kill. Meredith Hardin had six kills to go with four blocks and Alexis Arthur and Macy Baugh had five kills apiece. Melissa Thornton came up with five kills and three blocks to help the cause.
Next up for the Tigers was Spelman, Ga and BU made short work of this one by winning 25-14, 25-10 and 25-10. A lot of the younger players saw considerable playing time in this one and two of the freshmen recorded big numbers. Danelle Russell had nine kills, three blocks, four aces and an assist, and Mekenna Cipres took over the setting duties and had 18 assists, four digs and two aces. Baugh recorded three kills and three blocks in this one, Arthur had five kills and three digs, and Thornton had seven kills, two digs and an assist. Coach Meredith Matthews was pleased with the day, saying, "we continue to play consistent volleyball and we are getting solid contributions from both our veterans and newcomers."
Brenau will play two more matches tomorrow, taking on Agnes Scott in the morning and facing off against the homestanding Meredith team in the afternoon session.