NEWBERRY----Laurie Barman recorded a career-high 18 kills and Jamie Foster-Mann had a career-high five service aces as the Newberry volleyball team defeated Lander, 3-1, Tuesday night. Game scores were 24-30, 30-14, 36-34 and 30-23.

Newberry improves to 9-9 overall, while Lander drops to 6-13.

Lander's Kerri Sorensen (13 kills, 21 digs) and Sara Senn (10 kills, 15 digs), both recorded double-doubles, while Carly Plecha led the Bearcats in assists with 33. Melissa Trippany had a team-high 26 digs and Tracy Jacobs added 14.

Newberry's Jessica Lipsi added 23 digs, while Alicia Khoury had 20. Kristin Pulone recorded a double-double (11 kills, 11 digs) and three service aces while Cara Coleman added 10 kills and three aces. Christy Stegall made 19 digs in the defensive effort for Newberry.

Lander will host Armstrong Atlantic State University at 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 7, in a Peach Belt Conference game in Horne Arena.