WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Salem College Athletics enters a new week of competition with women's soccer, women's volleyball, women's cross country and women's tennis all in action.
Women's Volleyball
Salem women's volleyball went 3-0 last week, opening with a straight-set victory over Meredith before defeating N.C. Wesleyan in five sets and sweeping Johnson & Wales (N.C.) during its second home tri-match of the season.
Ellie Scherer led Salem with 10 kills against Meredith before totaling 17 against N.C. Wesleyan and nine against Johnson & Wales, giving her 36 kills across the three victories.
Ariana Noplos added nine kills while hitting .500 against Meredith, followed by 13 kills and a .385 hitting percentage against N.C. Wesleyan and five kills with five service aces against Johnson & Wales.
Sadie Lippard led the defensive effort, recording 20 digs against Meredith before adding 26 against N.C. Wesleyan and 21 against Johnson & Wales for 67 digs on the week.
This Week: Salem will hit the road for three matches, beginning Wednesday, Sept. 30 at Meredith College at 6 p.m. The team will then travel to Southern Virginia on Friday, Oct. 2 at 5 p.m., followed by a 7 p.m. matchup against William Peace.
Women's Soccer
Salem fell 8-0 at Greensboro and 4-0 at Brevard in its two road matches last week. Against Brevard, freshman goalkeeper
Kimberly Laredo-Romero recorded a career-high 15 saves, including 11 in the second half, while
Audrey Monteith led Salem with two shots on goal.
This week Salem returns home on Monday, Sept. 28, hosting Regent University at 4 p.m. The team will then travel to Mary Baldwin University on Saturday, Oct. 3 for a 1 p.m. matchup.
Women's Cross Country
Salem competed in its first 6K of the season at the Rams Atlantic Region Preview.
Beatrix Alvarez led Salem for the third consecutive meet, finishing 52nd in 26:22.0, while
Allyson Freeman, Sophie Miller and
Anika Peight each recorded personal-best performances.
This week Salem cross country will return to action on Friday, Oct. 2, competing in the Spartan Classic in Greensboro, N.C.
Women's Tennis
This week Salem women's tennis will travel to Meredith College on Saturday, Oct. 3.
