W&L VOLLEYBALL DEFEATS GUILFORD, 3-0, IN ODAC QUARTERFINALS

LEXINGTON, Va. -- Senior middle blocker Leslie Fischbeck (Pittsburgh, Pa./Woodland Hills) totaled 11 kills to help lead top-seeded Washington and Lee to a 30-19, 30-26, 30-26 win over eighth-seeded Guilford in the quarterfinals of the ODAC Volleyball Tournament on Friday evening.

Fischbeck was complimented by senior middle blocker Lindsay Ruckert (Metairie, La./Sacred Heart), who amassed 10 kills and 10 digs. Freshman setter Jennifer Lux (Virginia Beach, Va./Cox) tallied 35 assists.

Guilford was led by junior outside hitter Jennifer Pue-Gilchrist (Garner, N.C./Leesville Road), who totaled 12 kills and 12 digs. Sophomore setter Christina Middleton (Greensboro, N.C./Northwest Guilford) added 12 assists.

With the win, the Generals improved to 27-4 overall, while Guilford fell to 4-27. W&L advances to the semifinals where it will meet Bridgewater. The match is slated to begin at 10:30 am Saturday morning.

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