YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. | The Young Harris College volleyball team defeated Erskine College 3-1 in a Conference Carolinas matchup Friday (Oct. 30) evening at the Harp Recreation & Commencement Center.
The Mountain Lions opened the match with a 25-21 win in the first set before Erskine evened the match with a 26-24 win in the second set. Young Harris responded and took the next two sets, 25-17 and 25-23. With the win, YHC improved to 9-17 overall and 3-15 in conference play.
Mary Margaret Wilson led the Mountain Lions with 17 kills, while
Kathryn Urbanek added eight kills and five total blocks.
Hannah Depp contributed 10 kills and 13 digs, and
Lyza Thigpen finished with 30 assists and 12 digs.
Lexie Martin led the defensive effort with 24 digs.
Young Harris finished with 51 kills and eight total blocks while holding Erskine to a .123 hitting percentage.
YHC also recognized their six seniors before the game: Lauren DeSilets, Linsey Burke, Lexie Martin, Alexa Berry, Kathryn Urbanek, and Lyza Thigpen.
The Mountain Lions return to action Saturday (Oct. 31) afternoon when they face Southern Wesleyan University in Central, South Carolina. The first serve is set for 2 p.m.
