Pirates Open PBC Slate With 3-1 Win At Lander

GREENWOOD, S.C. - The defending Peach Belt Conference champion Armstrong Atlantic State volleyball squad opened defense of its title with a 3-0 win over host Lander on Friday evening in Greenwood, S.C. Set scores were: 25-13, 25-15, 20-25, 25-19.

The Pirates (8-3, 1-0 PBC) hit .298 as a team and placed four players in double-digit kills, led by freshman Kathrin Standhardinger's 14 kills and a .314 hitting percentage. Senior Amy Birkemeier added 13 kills and hit .312, while senior Michele Remlinger hit a team-best .450 with 11 kills and just two errors in 20 attacks.

Sophomore Torrie Bevolo added 10 kills and 12 digs, while freshman Kristin Standhardinger notched 44 assists and sophomore Casey Howett collected a match-high 19 digs.

Lander (8-3, 1-1 PBC) hit just .116 for the match and was led by Melissa McCracken's match-high 16 kills. Candace LaRocca added 33 assists and Chelsey Corgan notched 10 digs.

The Pirates return to action on Saturday, September 19, with a 3:00 p.m. Peach Belt Conference match at USC Aiken.