ELON, N.C. – Haylie Clark turned in her second triple-double of the season, Leah Daniel scored a career-high 30 kills, and Jordan Gower recorded a career-high 33 digs as the Elon University volleyball team defeated Davidson 3-2 on Saturday, March 20 at Schar Center. The match marked Senior Day for the Phoenix (4-3, 2-2 CAA).
 
"What a great way to celebrate our seniors today," said head coach Mary Tendler. "It was a hard-fought win with a lot of runs by both teams. I'm proud of us for finding a way to get the last push in the fifth set."

Elon 3, Davidson 2  (25-19, 18-25, 25-16, 23-25, 15-7)
THE RUNDOWN
The Wildcats (2-9, 1-7 A10) opened the first set with a 4-1 run, but a Natalie Cummins kill allowed the maroon and gold to pull even at 7-7. The set remained close until Clark assisted Daniel to knot the score at 18-18. The kill began an 8-1 push as Elon earned the first set point at 25-19.

After Davidson responded with a 25-18 decision in Set Two, the Phoenix built an early 9-2 advantage in the third set. An attack error by Clark allowed the 'Cats to pull to within a point at 12-11, but the visitors were never able to get any closer in the set. A 5-1 run down the stretch helped Elon retake the match lead with a 25-16 tally.

Davidson wouldn't go down without a fight, though, as the guests forced a fifth set with a close 25-23 score in Set Four. Elon looked like it would clinch the victory with a 23-19 lead, but the 'Cats earned the next six points to keep their hopes alive.

With both sides even at 5-5 in the decisive set, Davidson committed three straight errors and Elon never looked back. Ahead 10-7, a Davidson service error and three consecutive kills by Daniel brought up match point. The 'Cats then had another attack error as the Phoenix earned the win with a 15-7 tally.

HIGHLIGHTS
Clark swung for a .394 clip and finished the day with 14 kills, 18 assists and 12 digs. Daniel swung for .387 and added 14 digs for her second double-double of the season. Kodi Garcia contributed 31 assists with two service aces. Alex VanWestrienen also served a pair of aces and added 15 digs to her totals. Gower added three assists and an ace to her totals and Jenn Krzeminski led the blocking effort with five. 

NOTES
- Clark's triple-double was the second of her career. She's now posted a double-double or a triple-double in five straight matches.
- Claire Richey tied her career high with two blocks.
- Garcia's 31 assists are a season high.
- Krzeminski's five blocks tie her season high.
- Elon edged Davidson in points (76.0 - 64.0), kills (59-46), assists (54-43) and digs (82-74).
- The Phoenix takes a 13-12 lead in the all-time series.
 
Up Next
Elon will host James Madison next Wednesday, March 24 for a 5 p.m. conference match at Schar Center.