UDC Volleyball Storms Past Virginia Union

Richmond, VA: September 30, 2010-- Senior middle hitter Karen Trevino (Political Science- Anthony, NM) paced the University of the District of Columbia Firebirds Women's Volleyball team to a , 3-0, sweep of the Virginia Union Panthers, tonight, in Richmond, Virginia. Trevino led with 13 kills, 18 attacks, 1 service ace, 4 digs and 1 solo block in an outstanding performance. UDC improved to 13-4 with this win.

The Firebirds downed the Panthers in 3 straight sets, 25-17, 25-10 and 25-13. Sophomore outside hitter Vanessa Garley (Business-Rio Rancho, NM) was the second highest Firebirds scorer with 7 kills, 16 total attacks, 1 assist, 7 digs and 1 solo block. Junior setter Grace DeMichelis (Political Science-Aurora, CO) delivered a game-high 25 set  assists to her teammates. UDC had a strong .367 hitting average while Union's  hitting average was only .072.

Lashira Williams led Union's scoring with 6 kills, followed by Aisha Berkley with 5. Brittanee Adams gave 13 assists to her teammates.

UDC returns to action on Friday, October 1, hosting the St. Augustine's Falcons at 7 p.m.