The Lady Bearcats defeated the Catholic University 3-0 in the opening match of the two-day Gallaudet University tournament in Washington, DC.

Scores were 25-21, 25-10, and 25-19.

Diana Petrovich led the way for SVC, recording 11 kills, four aces, and three blocks.  Taylor Guido added eight kills, while Natalie Hozak posted seven kills and three aces.  Rachel Pace and Dawn Timko shared the team lead with three blocks apiece, and Devin McGrath dished out 39 assists.

Later in the day, SVC faced McDaniel College, winning the first game 25-14.  After McDaniel took the second game by a 25-22 margin, SVC stormed back to win the next two games, 25-20 and 25-15 to complete a 2-0 day. 

Petrovich posted 12 kills in the McDaniel match, while Timko added 11.  Guido and Hozak each had 9 kills, while McGrath tallied 7 blocks and 42 assists.

The Lady Bearcats (16-6) will wrap up the tournament on Saturday, facing Rochester Institute of Technology at 11AM, then host Gallaudet at 3PM.