The 15^th ranked USU Eastern women's volleyball team picked up two more wins in their packed preseason schedule.   In the first game of the Crystal Innvitational Tournament, the Lady Eagles faced off against Northeastern Junior College out of Sterling, Colorado.  Four out of the last five matches had been decided by five sets and this match was no different for the two high level teams.  
 
The Lady Eagles came out with an impressive two-set lead with scores of 25-19 and 25-19.  Contentment overtook USU Eastern and the Plainswomen came back with two decisive sets of their own, 17-25 and 16-25 to even up the game.  An intense 5^th set ensued and the Lady Eagles settled in to their offense and defeated NJC 15-12.
 
Freshman outside hitter Haley McUne led the offensive attack with 15 kills and a .300 hitting percentage made possible in part by freshman setter Katie Compas who helped run the offense with 29 assists.  McUne also led defensively with 20 digs and freshman middle blocker Casidy Fried created a wall with an impressive 8 blocks at the net.   
 
In their second match of the day USU Eastern met up with Northwest College out of Powell, Wyoming.  It was a collective team victory for the Lady Eagles as every member of the squad took part in the three game sweep of the Trappers, 25-13, 25-13, and 25-22. 
 
Freshman outside hitter Kennedi Knudsen had 11 kills against the Trappers and Compas once again led with 17 assists.  Freshman libero Paige Shumway picked up 21 digs and sophomore right side hitter Sophie Anderson, along with Fried, put up three blocks a piece.
 
No. 15 USU Eastern continues to face tough competition in the tournament as they take on Casper College beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday morning followed by 11^th ranked Central Wyoming at 12 p.m. 
 
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