(Courtesy of Goldey-Beacom College Sports Information)

WILMINGTON, Del. – Junior outside hitter Anabelle Barinas (Essex County Vo. Tech. H.S./Newark, N.J.) recorded nine kills and hit .500 as Georgian Court University (1-4, 1-0) used a strong hitting effort to earn its first win of the season, a three-set Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference victory over Goldey-Beacom College (1-5, 0-1) in the Lightning's home opener at the Joseph West Jones College Center on Thursday evening.

The Lions, who tallied just eight attack errors and hit .356 as a team in the match, earned the victory by scores of 25-19, 25-11 and 25-15.

In addition to nine kills by Barinas, the Lions also received a nine-kill performance from junior outside hitter Tatiana Villariny-Rodriguez (Escuela Superior/Rio Grande, P.R.). Villariny-Rodriguez also contributed five total blocks for the Lions, who recorded nine team blocks in the victory.

Freshman middle hitter Kelsie Blue (Southern Regional H.S./Waretown, N.J.) contributed five kills with seven total blocks while junior setter Jaslene Lopez (Colegio Valvanera/Coamo, P.R.) recorded 21 assists with three service aces.

Junior outside hitter Taylor Moyer (Blue Mountain H.S./Schuylkill Haven, Pa.) led the Lightning with nine kills and a .368 hitting percentage while junior outside hitter Kadi McCoy (Dallastown H.S./Dallastown, Pa.) added seven kills and seven digs.

The Lightning will continue their four-match homestand on Saturday, Sept. 14 when they host a tri-match against Cheyney and Delaware Valley beginning at 11 a.m. Meanwhile, the Lions will return to action on Tuesday, Sept. 17 to face Wilmington Universty at 7:00 p.m.