ROCK HILL, S.C. – The Eagles put up back-to-back three-set sweeps over the USC Upstate Spartans, winning Friday's sets 25-18, 25-20 and 25-18. Winthrop volleyball is now 2-2 on the season.
 
Key Contributors
Nikkia Benitez (11 kills, 33 attacks, 12 digs)
Jana Owens (22 assists)
Leah Metzger (21 digs)

How It Happened

Winthrop put up another dominant performance in Game 2 against the Spartans.

In Set 1, Winthrop strung together five runs of three points or more to take an early 1-0 lead in the match, winning the first set, 25-18.

The second set was close early on, seeing seven ties and three lead changes. The Eagles took a 10-9 lead and would hang on to it the rest of the way. USC Upstate put up back-to-back points to make it a 24-20 contest late but the Eagles would secure the win off a kill from Emily Wunder.

The third set also saw five Winthrop runs of three or more points. Early on, the Eagles went on an 8-1 tear to take an 18-9 lead. A 4-0 run put the Spartans back in it, making it a 19-14 contest. The home team responded with a 3-0 run of their own. Winthrop won the set off a kill from freshman Olivia Blackketter, 25-18.

Up Next
The Eagles will return to action Feb. 27 and 28 against the Campbell Camels right here at the Coliseum. This will be a 2019 Big South Conference Championship rematch as the last time these teams met, they were playing for the title. Winthrop enters the series with a 20-10 all-time series lead.