ASHLAND, Va.---In their 2013 season opener and the first match of the day, the Randolph-Macon volleyball team demonstrated an impressive three straight wins over North Carolina Wesleyan, 25-11, 25-7 and 25-13, Saturday at Crenshaw Gymnasium.

R-MC (1-0) hit .301, while keeping the Battling Bishops (0-1) to a -0.173 hitting percentage. The Jackets also out blocked their opponent 8 blocks to 2.

R-MC senior Courtney Lowers (Suffolk, VA) lead the way by hitting .667 with 7 kills against 1 error. Sophomore Katie Rossberg (Crozet, VA) also had 7 kills while hitting .211. Senior Tori Puryear (Madison, VA) made a solid mark on the court as well with 6 kills and a .267 hitting percentage.

The 36 kills of the day were made in part by 19 assists from sophomore Bailey Troia (VA Beach, VA). Sophomore Riley Martin (Crozet, VA) added 10 assist to total 29 between the two. Senior libero Marli Dabareiner (Hardy, VA) led the team in digs with 9 while sophomore Anne Knowlton (Williamsburg, VA) had 6.

Freshman Rachel Wyatt (VA Beach, VA) made her debut with a .250 hitting percentage and 3 kills on 8 attacks.