SPARTANBURG, S.C.----The Lander volleyball team improved to 15-6 overall Wednesday night when the Bearcats defeated Converse College, 3-1 (30-15, 20-30, 30-26, 30-26) in a non-conference contest.

Jennifer (JJ) Edwards led the way with 42 assists, 16 digs and six service aces, while Sara Senn totaled 16 kills and 13 digs. Andrea Griffin also had 16 kills to go along with one solo block. Melissa Trippany added 21 digs and Kay Stewart had eight kills, one solo block and three block assists.