Emory, VA – Lincoln Memorial women's volleyball continues South Atlantic Conference play on Tuesday, September 23, with a 6 p.m. road matchup at Emory & Henry in Emory, Virginia. The Railsplitters enter the contest at 6–6 overall and 2–1 in SAC play, while the Wasps sit at 2–7 (0–2 SAC).
LMU has relied on a balanced attack through the opening weeks, averaging 12.0 kills per set while holding opponents to a .203 hitting percentage. Leading the way is Kaytlin Johnson, who paces the team with 155 kills (3.37 per set) while adding 133 digs. Laney Inman (93 kills, .251 hitting percentage) and Megan Maier (96 kills, 11 aces) provide additional firepower, while Sarah Robbins has chipped in 70 kills and a team-high 28 total blocks. At the service line, setter Lauren Pickett has delivered 24 aces to go along with 215 assists, while splitting setting duties with Carley Raleigh (235 assists). Defensively, libero Lauren Jacob has anchored the back row with 198 digs (4.60 per set).
Emory & Henry enters Tuesday's match looking to snap a four-match losing skid. The Wasps average just under 10 kills per set with a .120 team hitting percentage. They are led offensively by Tori Boling, who has 78 kills (2.44 per set), and middle blocker Gracyn Miller, who has added 45 kills at a .264 clip. Defensively, Gracy Lasig has collected 83 digs, while Miller leads the team at the net with 28 blocks.
This will be the seventh all-time meeting between LMU and Emory & Henry, with the series tied 3–3. The Railsplitters have won the last two meetings, including a 3–0 sweep in Harrogate last season. LMU will aim to continue its strong conference start and extend its win streak in the series as they take the court Tuesday night.