LAKELAND, Fla.—The Southeastern University volleyball team continued its strong start to conference play with a 3-0 sweep over Webber International on Wednesday night at The Furnace, winning 25-11, 25-11, 25-18 to improve to 10-3 overall and 4-0 in the SUN.
Southeastern controlled the match from the opening set, jumping out to an early lead before closing out the frame 25-11. That momentum was carried into the second set, again limiting Webber to 11 points and taking a 2-0 lead.
Jillian Zoerman led the Fire offensively with 12 kills on 34 attacks, hitting .265 for the match.
Jewel Carling added seven kills, while
Laura Santangeletta recorded six kills on just 10 attacks for a team-best .500 hitting percentage.
Haven Speer directed the Fire offense with 34 assists while also recording eight digs and two service aces.
Mallori Grey added 24 digs from the back row, helping SEU finish with 59 digs as a team.
The Fire continued to build in the third set, finishing the match with a 25-18 victory, hitting .248 as a team and recording 41 kills compared to Webber International's 20. Southeastern also held an advantage at the net with 12 assisted blocks.
With the victory, SEU moves to 10-3 overall and remains undefeated in conference play at 4-0.
Next, the Fire head to Warner, in Lake Wales, Fla. First serve will be at 7 p.m. on Sept. 30.