Raleigh, N.C.--  The University of Mount Olive defeated Shaw University 3-1 in non-conference action on Friday night. The win puts the Trojans on a three-game win streak and a 4-1 record overall..

1st Set
The Trojans stepped out to an early lead 6-1 with aces from Jenna Myer, Amara Eziakonwa, and a kill from Faith Harman. The points went back-and-fourth through the set, with the Trojans taking back control at the end with four straight points taking the set 25-19.

2nd Set
Keeping the same momentum from the previous set, the Trojans jumped out ahead 5-1. Trading off points one for one the Trojans took a three-point run with kills from Harman. Papavasileiou, and Stone extended the lead to 13-7. The Bears begun to run away with the match until the Trojan defense answered back. The Trojans finished the second set 25-19 with a kill from Starr Sergent. 

3rd Set
The Trojans again started off strong jumping out to a 4-1 lead with a kill from Harman, and Papavasileiou. The Bears answered back with four straight points, until they were stopped by a kill from Ele'sia Williams making the score 5-5. After being down by two the Trojans offense, powered by Amara Eziakonwa, put Mount Olive up by one 15-14. The Bears traded single points with the Trojans for the rest of the set, with the Bears taking the 3rd set 25-17.

4th Set
The Trojans came into the 4th set fired up jumping to a 3-0 lead with two kills from Ele'sia Williams. UMO once more went point-for-point until the Trojan offense took control of the game with kills from Stone, and Myers. Mount Olive did not loss their momentum and took the 4th set 25-15.
 

MOUNT OLIVE LEADERS
Ele'sia Willliams led the Trojans with nine kills. 
Starr Sergant with three blocks. 
Madison Goodman cashed in three assists.

UP NEXT
The Trojans prepare for their home opener as they take on the Shaw University Bears on September 14th at 6:00. Please visit umotrojans.com for more information.