Melvin, Koel Lead Trojans Past Ferrum in Straight Sets

MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive women's volleyball team earned its second consecutive home victory Tuesday afternoon, defeating Ferrum in straight sets (25-17, 25-23, 28-26) inside Kornegay Arena. Olivia Melvin paced the Trojan attack with a match-high 12 kills, while Kaitlyn Koel added nine kills, Kaitlyn Landis secured eight kills, and Rachel Clark finished with seven kills on a .316 hitting percentage. Lyndsay Reid directed the offense with 34 assists as Mount Olive improved to 8-9 overall and 4-5 in Conference Carolinas play. The Trojans opened the match by using a pair of service runs to create separation...