W&M Set To Host Hampton On Tuesday

Tribe Snapped JMU’s eight-match winning streak on Saturday

10/30/06 10:30AM

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. - The William and Mary volleyball team will take a break from conference play when it hosts in-state foe Hampton on Tuesday at 7 p.m.

W&M (9-13, 6-9) is coming off an impressive 3-0 triumph against James Madison on Saturday evening, as the victory snapped the Dukes' eight-match winning streak. Senior Sarah Long led the Green and Gold with a match-high 17 kills on .382 hitting (17-4-34), while sophomore Abbi Owens contributed 13 put-aways. Sophomore Kim Mount dished out 46 assists, averaging more than 15 helpers per game.

On the season, senior Kathleen Hawley is averaging 5.28 digs per game, which ranks second in the Colonial Athletic Association. Mount is third in the conference with 12.05 assists per game, while freshman Bryana Carey ranks third in aces with 0.50 per frame.

Hampton has registered a 7-17 record overall this season and has lost its last six contests. During the weekend, the Pirates fell to Maryland-Eastern Shore and Delaware State by 3-1 counts. The team is led by Morgan Williams and Chavanca Hoskins, who are tallying 3.32 and 3.30 kills per game, respectively. Last season, the Tribe defeated Hampton, 3-0.