FREDRICKSBURG, Va. – The Randolph-Macon women's volleyball team dropped its opener Thursday night, falling 3-0 to Mary Washington on the road.

The Basics:

Scores: Mary Washington 3, Randolph-Macon 0 (25-19, 25-19, 25-17)

Location/Venue: Fredricksburg, Va./Ron Rosner Arena

Records: Randolph-Macon 0-1, Mary Washington 1-0

How It Happened:

• The Eagles took the opening set after a late 9-3 run created enough cushion to see the set out.
• The second set was played back-and-forth with neither side creating any distance until after the 20th point was reached. Mary Washington again found success late in the set with a quick four-point run to build a two-set lead.
• Randolph-Macon looked to extend the match in the third set, being the first to 10 points, but the Eagles closed the set on a 15-7 run to finish the sweep.

Inside The Numbers :

• Grace Parker (Andover, N.J./Pope John XXIII) led the way for the Yellow Jackets with 10 kills and seven digs, while Leslie Curry (Mechanicsville, Va./Hanover) tallied 10 digs of her own to lead the way on the defensive side.
• Mary Washington had four different Eagles record five or more kills in the win, while Dakota Hansen recorded nine digs to lead UMW.

Up Next:

• The Yellow Jackets continue the extended road trip as they open play in the Virginia Wesleyan Tournament Friday, September 2 at 5:00 p.m. Greensboro stands as the opponent in the first of three matches in the event.