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HOBOKEN, N.J. -- Nazareth's women's volleyball team completed a four-match sweep over Empire 8 Conference competition Saturday as the Golden Flyers won matches against Hartwick and Ithaca to boost their overall record to 13-6. The Golden Flyers were competing at the E8 Crossover hosted by Stevens Institute of Technology.

Nazareth easily defeated Hartwick in a morning match, 3-0 (25-18, 25-15, 25-18). After a brief rest, the Golden Flyers came back to defeat Ithaca in four sets 30-28, 25-12, 14-25, 25-17. Nazareth also posted three-set sweeps of Elmira and Alfred on Friday.

Against Ithaca, the Golden Flyers took advantage of an evenly balanced attack as four players reached double digits in kills. Junior Hillary Adam and freshman Audrey Zimmerman each had 11 kills, while junior Katelynn Reed posted 10 kills in 15 attempts for a .667 hitting percentage. Senior Laura Persico also had 10 kills. Junior Carra Vanderstyne added nine kills and junior Mallorie Clary delivered 20 digs.

Junior setter Kate Zwickl also had a strong day with 47 assists against Ithaca and 19 against Hartwick. Zwickl also had five of Nazareth's 15 service aces against Hartwick. Reed, Vanderstyne and junior Natasha Villane each had two.

Nazareth is home to host its own invitational Friday and Saturday.