WILSON, NC - The volleyball team improved to 8-5 on the year after a 3-1 match victory over Barton College on Wednesday evening. The Hawks fell in the first set 21-25 but battled back to win the next three sets with scores of 25-21, 25-17, and 25-18.

Desaray Turner paced the Hawks with 15 kills while also getting 12 digs on the night. Antoinette McCollough also had 12 kills, and six blocks while Tori Lewis netted 12 kills and three service aces. Melissa Hallam tallied a season-high 40 assists in the match while Nicole Shoup had 12 digs at the libero position.

The Hawks will travel to Lawrenceville, Virginia to play Saint Pauls College on Thursday afternoon in their next match.