MOUNT OLIVE, N.C.--  The University of Mount Olive defeated the Flying Fleet of Erskine College 3-1 in Conference Carolinas action on Friday. This win takes the Trojans to 12-13 overall and 7-8 in conference.

1st Set
UMO had a slow start as the Flying fleet took a 5-3 lead. Mount Olive took a four-point run with a kill from Ashlyn Stone 7-5. The two Conference Carolinas teams were back and fourth until the Trojans took a five-point run with a kill from Amara Eziakonwa 18-15. The remainder of the set was one-sided as the Trojans took set one 25-20. 

2nd Set 
Mount Olive again started off slow falling 6-4.  A four-point run with dominating Trojan offense brought UMO the lead 8-6. After battling back and fourth the Flying Fleet took four-straight points 15-14. The Trojans fought back hard in the end of the set but not before Erskine took set two 27-25.

3rd Set
Mount Olive took a strong 4-1 lead over the Flying Fleet to open up set three 4-1. The dominating Trojan offense went on a four-point run with assists from Nicholle Yeo 12-8. Going point for point all throughout the middle of the set, the Trojans took control winning set three 25-18. 

4th Set
Mount Olive started off strong taking the first three points of the game with a kill from Ashlyn Stone 3-0. The Flying Fleet took the next eight out of 11 points to lead 7-5. The Trojans came back strong with incredible offense led by Nicholle Yeo 12-10. UMO held the momentum for the remainder of the set winning set four and the match 25-19.

Coaches Comments
"Pleased with an ugly win! Only helps with confidence! Another test tomorrow with Emmanuel, and I think we are well prepared," said Head Coach Emma Celentano 
 

MOUNT OLIVE LEADERS
Ashlyn Stone led the Trojans with 14 kills. 
Madison Goodman had 25 assists and Morgan Prots had 28 digs. 

FLYING FLEET LEADER
Megan Thees led the Flying Fleet with 29 digs.  

UP NEXT
The Trojans stay at home as they take on Emmanuel College for Conference Carolinas action on November 6th at 2:00PM for Senior Day.