RADFORD, Va. – The Radford volleyball team earned a 3-0 sweep over Presbyterian fueled by a dominant performance from Olivia Flanagan inside the Dedmon Center on Friday evening. 

The dominant win for the Highlanders now makes their record for the 2023 season stand at 5-16 with a 4-8 record in the Big South. Meanwhile, the Blue Hose drop to 8-15 on the season and 6-6 against conference foes. 

The Highlanders were able to win the first set after overcoming a late deficit where the Highlanders were faced with a 20-18 scoreline. Using an impressive 11 kills (Flanagan accounting for eight of those) and six blocks in the set would allow the Highlanders to go on a 7-2 run against the Blue Hose to make the comeback and win the first set 25-22.  

With 15 kills boosted by six errors by the Blue Hose and a trio of blocks that came within the second set the Highlanders were able to come out on top in another close 25-22 set and make the scoreline 2-0. 

The Highlanders finished with their best set to finish the night. Starting with a 9-3 run to kick things off, the Blue Hose would respond with a 7-3 run of their own. The Highlanders stood strong and would maintain the lead for the remainder of the night. The Highlanders would finish with 12 kills in the final set to give them a comfortable 25-15 third set win to finish off the 3-0 victory.  

 
NOTABLES 

• Highlander's Olivia Flanagan earned career highs in blocks and points with six blocks and 17 points. 

• Julia Slivka ended the night with 19 assists  

• The Blue Hose accumulated a total of 24 attack errors  

 
UP NEXT 
The Highlanders return to Carilion Clinic Court tomorrow afternoon when they host Charleston Southern. Radford and the Buccaneers will face off at 4 p.m. and the match will be streamed live on ESPN+. 

 
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