WASHINGTON - Senior Kristen Largay became the new all-time leader in career digs for American University volleyball as the Eagles (17-7, 10-1) took down Bucknell (13-10, 2-9) in straight sets on Friday night for their 10th win in a row.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Largay needed eight digs to surpass Natasha Sylvain ('94 - 1,865) on the all-time digs list, and finished the match with 11. She now has an AU-record 1,869 digs in her four-year career with the Eagles.
• The sweep was the third straight for the Eagles, who stand atop the Patriot League at 10-1 along with Colgate.
• Junior Helena Elbaek led AU with 11 kills and zero errors for a hitting percentage of .440.
• Continuing her impressive play was junior setter Olivia Wassner with a team-high 14 digs to go with 23 assists and three service aces.
• Senior Jeanne Westney knocked down six kills with no errors, and tied freshman Onuchi Ndee for the team lead with four blocks.
• The Eagles' dominance was most evident in their blocking and serving. AU had eight blocks to Bucknell's three, as well as eight aces compared to just one for the Bison.
• The final scores had AU winning 25-11, 25-21 and 25-18.
• Bucknell made a run near the end of the second set 
• In the series vs. Bucknell, the win was AU's 46th in a row. The Eagles are 47-1 all-time against the Bison.

QUOTED

• "We are so happy to see Kristen break the all-time digs record for AU volleyball. She is a wonderful competitor and is an overcomer who takes on challenges with the best of intentions. We are gifted to have Kristen lead our back row defense and serve receive over the past four seasons. American University volleyball recognizes Kristen Largay as a true leader who stands above the rest." - Head Coach Barry Goldberg

UP NEXT

• AU will head to Lehigh for a 3 p.m. match on Saturday, Nov. 2.

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