SALEM, VA- The Fighting Squirrels Volleyball Team continued their two day tournament at Roanoke College today. They faced Randolph College this morning and Roanoke College this afternoon.

In the first match, the Squirrels struggled early giving Randolph the 9-25 first set win.  Mary Baldwin came back in set two but their efforts feel short as Randolph went up 2-0 with a 25-22 win.  The Wildcats continued to roll in set three winning the set 25-11 and the match 3-0.

Freshman Xenna Belfield led the team in digs while sophomore Reilly Kelly had 11 assists. Katie Rice, Sophomore Jessica Hickman, and Freshman Kennedy Quick totaled 16 kills with 6, 5, and 5 respectively.

The second match had Mary Baldwin facing Roanoke College. After an hour delay the Fighting Squirrels faced hard competition and lost in 3 sets (5-25, 13-25, and 15-25).

Katie Rice led the team with 10 kills and contributed on defense with 10 digs. Reilly Kelly had 16 of the 17 assists. Xenna Belfield led the team in digs with 15.

Head Coach Paul Yee said, "Today was tough for our young team. We had difficulties maintaining our composure and even though we did some good things in both matches we still have a way to go but we are making progress every day."

The Fighting Squirrels Volleyball Team starts conference play this week with a trip to Greensboro College on Thursday.