COVINGTON, Louisiana – HBU got the day started with a 4-1 win over UAB, then swept Jacksonville State, 5-0, on the first day of the New Orleans Invitational Friday at Dig Volleyball Complex.
In the first match, senior
Jessica Wooten and junior
Aeriel Horton took down UAB's Kenley Adams and Avei Logoleo, 21-18, 21-15, at number one, while senior
Kayla Armer and sophomore
Tori Hinojosa took out Devon May and Tressa Buckland, 21-17, 21-15 at number two. Senior
Bailey Banks and freshman
Katya Silveira cruised in the first set, but held on to clip Erin Bognar and Emily Martinez at number three, 21-13, 24-22. Sophomore
Danielle Wheeler and freshman
Brennan Miller defeated Gabbi Moreno and Haley Jared, 21-18, 21-9, at number four, while senior
Kali Fluke and freshman
Meagan Carter fell at number five to Sallianne Napolitano, 21-19, 21-16. Freshmen
Jordyn Miller and
Mikayla Vivens dropped the exhibition match to Alex Kells and Kaylee McClure, 21-16, 22-20.
Individual scores for the Jacksonville State match were unavailable, so check back on HBUHuskies.com for the complete results.
The Huskies face host New Orleans at 9 a.m., then wrap up the event against Austin Peay at 1 p.m. Saturday.
