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Xavier Sweeps Wright State in Home Opener
09.20.11 | Volleyball
Sept. 20, 2011
CINCINNATI - The Xavier volleyball team swept the Wright State Raiders in the home opener at Cintas Center on Tuesday evening 25-17, 25-18, 25-20. Red-shirt sophomore Alex Smith recorded a season-high 10 kills to lead the Musketeers.
With the win, Xavier improves to 8-5 on the season, while Wright State falls to 2-11.
Smith led the match in attack percentage at .529 (10-1-17). The Saint Louis, Mo., native also assisted on two blocks. Sophomore Sarah Brown was one kill shy of her third double-double of the season, recording nine kills and getting under 14 digs.
Junior Stephanie Vorherr led the match with 23 digs, while freshman Aubree Smith recorded a match-best 35 assists.
Xavier will return to Cintas Center to play Temple in the Atlantic 10 conference opener, Friday at 7 p.m. Stay tuned to GoXavier.com for more information on Xavier volleyball.
