MURFREESBORO, N.C. – The Chowan Volleyball team grinded out a five-set victory over UNC Pembroke in Conference Carolinas action on Wednesday evening in the annual Dig Pink contest.

THE BASICS

FINAL | Chowan 3, UNC Pembroke 2

RECORDS | Chowan 5-19 (4-10), UNC Pembroke 13-13 (7-5)

LOCATION | Murfreesboro, N.C. (Hawks Athletic Center)

SET SCORES

Set One – Chowan 25, UNC Pembroke 23

Set Two – UNC Pembroke 25, Chowan 20

Set Three – Chowan 25, UNC Pembroke 19

Set Four – UNC Pembroke 25, Chowan 17

Set Five – Chowan 15, UNC Pembroke 10

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

Diana Rodriguez became the sixth Chowan player to reach 1000 career digs, the first since 2017.  Rodriguez achieved the milestone in just 51 career matches, making her the fastest in program history to 1000 career digs.  Rodriguez finished with 33 digs.

Ellie Middleton posted a double-double with 14 kills and 16 digs, while Sydney Ginaitt notched a double-double with 40 assists and 12 digs.

Gigi Ratajesak collected 10 kills, while Ryan Nored added 14 kills.  Kayleigh Lance tallied 3.5 blocks.

UP NEXT

Chowan will look to continue the momentum as the Hawks head on the road to take on Mount Olive on Tuesday, October 31 in a Conference Carolinas divisional match.  First serve is slated for 6pm.