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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - An exhausted Faulkner team (9-3) wrapped up a four-match weekend with a straight-sets victory over Huntington College (6-8) 25-17, 25-23, 25-19 as part of the Hawks Invitational here at James W. Wilson Gymnasium this evening.
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The Lady Eagles out-muscled conference rival Loyola in a five-set ordeal at home this afternoon before heading across town to extend their win streak to six straight.
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Though Faulkner wasn't executing with the same vigor it has shown late against the Wolfpack today, the intensity and consistency was more than enough to solidify a win backed by significant statistical numbers.
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As a unit the Lady Eagles hit .398, by far the best percentage in a match this season.
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Madelyn Cheatham contributed heavily to that figure with 11 kills while firing with a .444 efficiency.
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Krystalynn Leomiti followed with eight kills, hitting .467.
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Setter Katie Musser was a dig shy of her second double-double of the day after logging 17 assists and nine digs against the Hawks while adding three service aces.
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Ariana Vannoy had 13 assists and libero Julianne Wilkes had a court-high 13 digs.
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Faulkner will next host conference nemesis Bethel at 7 p.m. on Friday.