ROME, Ga.- The Shorter Volleyball team will continue their home stretch this weekend, playing Lees-McRae on Friday at 5 p.m. before facing Belmont Abbey on Saturday at 1 p.m. 


Both matches will be streamed to the Conference Carolinas Digital Network with live stats available. 


NOTES

• Shorter looked dominant Tuesday night, cruising to a sweep over Young Harris. 
• The Hawks have been on a positive stretch, winning three of their last four matches. 
• The Hawks have defended the Hill this year, going 5-1 at home and remaining unbeaten against conference opponents. 
• Shorter is one of two teams still undefeated in division play. 
• Emily Drier has been on a tear, leading the conference in hitting percentage for the last month at .390, which ranks 32nd in the nation. 

SCOUTING THE BOBCATS

• Lees-McRae enters Friday at 8-15 overall with all eight of their wins coming in conference play. 
• The Bobcats have struggled on the road, going 2-6 against away opponents. 
• Joy Bateman has been a defensive unit for the Bobcats, ranking fifth in the country, averaging 1.40 per set. 

SCOUTING THE CRUSADERS

• The Crusaders will face off against Erskine on Friday before facing the Hawks, '
• BAC has dropped their last two matches, hoping to get back on track as the season's end draws nearer. 
• Belmont sits at fourth in the Northwest standings as of Thursday. 

SERIES HISTORY

• Shorter is 2-2 all-time against Lees-McRae, splitting the series last season. 
• The Hawks are 3-0 all-time against Belmont Abbey, pulling off a thrilling reverse sweep last season. 

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