The Auburn volleyball team cruised to a season opening victory over St. Louis University Friday night during opening round action of the Marcia E. Hamilton Classic.
Led by seniors Katherine Culwell and Chelsea Wintzinger, the Tigers swept the Billikens in straight sets (25-21, 25-21, 25-22).
Auburn (1-0) dominated the first set of play, and overcame several strong runs by the Billikens (0-1) in the second and third sets.
Culwell led the team with 18 kills, while Wintzinger collected 20 assists and 10 digs.
Early in the 3rd set, Wintzinger became just the 6th player in Auburn history to reach the 2000 career assist mark.
Sophomore Alyssa Ivey, who transferred from Middle Tennessee State University in the offseason, had 16 assists and four digs in her first match as an Auburn Tiger.
Redshirt senior Sarah Wroblecky contributed 17 digs and two assists in the season opener.
The Tigers will face a tough test Saturday morning when they face off against the #10 ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers on the second day of play from St. Louis.
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