BUIES CREEK – A balanced offensive attack led the Camels to a four-set win and weekend sweep over NC A&T Saturday in Gore Arena.
The win takes Campbell to 10-11, 6-4 in the CAA and into a tied for third in the standings. The loss drops the Aggies to 9-12, 4-6 in the league.
Four Camels finished between nine and 12 kills, led by
Victoria Tupy at 12.
Ella Duong and
Hailey Heytvelt notched 11 each, and
Emma McCartney tallied nine.
Ella Duong had a big all-around day with 11 kills, 17 digs, and added four service aces.
Campbell got off to a hot start thanks to three straight aces from
Ella Duong, helping the Camels to an early lead they would not relinquish. The defense was stout early, holding the Aggies to hitting .103 in the first frame and helping Campbell take it 25-19.
The Camels nabbed the 2-0 advantage with a 25-20 second set.
Hailey Heytvelt got it rolling in the second with five kills to lead all attackers in the second set.
Like Friday night, the Aggies kept things going with a 25-18 third set.
Victoria Tupy made sure the match ended in four sets, tallying seven of her 12 kills in the final frame on a .455 clip in the set. The Camels hit a match-best .349 in the fourth to close out the match 25-22.
Hannah Pattie handed out 25 assists, while
Alexis Jodie finished with 24.
NC A&T was led by 14 kills from Tyne Ross on .141 hitting.
The Camels hit the road next weekend to face Elon, with first serve on Friday night set for 6 p.m.
