AIKEN, S.C. – The University of South Carolina Aiken volleyball team defeated Claflin Saturday afternoon in a non-conference contest by a score of 3-0.??

The Pacers are now 8-2 on the young season while the Panthers fall to 0-3.??

Head coach Glenn Cox's team registered a .429 attack percentage, which is the eighth-best mark in school history.

For the match, Julia Forster led everyone with 10 kills while posting a .643 attack percentage while playing limited time.

Avery Macklin continued her stellar play with seven kills and a .600 attack percentage. Alie Smith garnered five kills while Christine, Okwunne Ogbogu and Kelsey Spurlin notched four kills apiece.

Emily Teelon played sparingly but dished out a match-high 19 assists while serving a career-high five aces.

Defensivley, Rebecca Martinez garnered a match-best eight digs in limited time while Forster tallied seven.

At the net, Ogbogu stuffed a match-high three shots while Julianna Hoekwater was in on two blocks.    

The Pacers return to action Tuesday when they host UNC Pembroke at 7 p.m. Live stats and video will be available at PacerSports.com

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