American survives two extended sets to sweep Lafayette

American beat Lafayette 25–13, 30–28, 31–29 on Saturday, September 26, winning its fifth straight match and improving to 4–0 in Patriot League play.

Salme Hollas led the Eagles with 16 kills and 11 digs. Elise Sterling added 11 kills on .688 hitting, while Bella Marrero recorded 18 digs and three aces. American hit .333 as a team, compared with Lafayette’s .205.

An 8–0 run from a 10–10 tie gave American control of the first set. The next two required extra points: Sam McMillan delivered consecutive kills from 28–28 to finish the second.

With the third tied at 29, Hollas put American ahead before Sterling and Deniz Dakak combined on the match-ending block. Dakak finished with 37 assists and 10 digs.

The Eagles host Loyola Maryland on October 3 and Navy on October 4.

Source: Official game report and statistics.

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