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Ohio University volleyball setter Abby Gilleland attempts to block the ball coming over the net during the match against Eastern Michigan University in the Convocation Center, at Ohio University, in Athens, Ohio, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014. The OU Bobcats defeated the EMU Eagles 3-1. 

Volleyball: Ohio defeats Austin Peay in season opener

Ohio opens its 2015 campaign with a victory in straight sets in West Lafayette, Ind.

Ohio kicked off its 2015 campaign with a victory over Austin Peay in straight sets, winning 25-17, 25-16, and 25-23.

Friday’s victory was their third straight win in an opener. 

Sophomore outside hitter Jaime Kosoirek led the offensive charge for the Bobcats, totaling 14 kills. Not to be outdone, senior setter Abby Gilleland led the team with 30 assists.

In her collegiate debut, freshman middle blocker Katie Nelson had five blocks and nine kills. Also appearing in her Ohio debut was libero Erica Walker who had two digs and one assist. 

The Bobcats continue the Mortar Board Premier tomorrow in West Lafayette, Indiana with a 1 p.m. contest against VCU and a 7:30 p.m. showdown against the host Purdue.

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