Wheeling, W.Va. – The Clarion Golden Eagles advanced in straight sets over Lock Haven in the first round of the Atlantic Regional women's volleyball tournament Thursday evening.
 
The Golden Eagles jumped out to a six-to-three lead early in the first set, before extending their lead to seven at 14-to-seven. Lock Haven began to chip away cutting the lead to 17-14 before tying the set at 20. The Bald Eagles briefly took the lead at 21-20 before Clarion regained the lead and eventually took the opening set 25-23.
 
After surrendering the first point of the set, Lock Haven went on a four point run to lead four-to-one. The Golden Eagles utilized three Lock Haven attacking errors to reclaim the lead at nine-to-eight before exchanging the lead for several series. Clarion built a four point lead at 21-17.
 
Following a Lock Haven timeout the Golden Eagles extended their lead and closed the second set 25-19.
Clarion took off to a seven-to-two lead before a Haven timeout. The lead grew to eight for Clarion before the Bald Eagles began to cut into the lead and got to within two at 19-17 when Clarion called a timeout to regroup. Clarion withheld a final push from The Bald Eagles to finish the set 25-23, taking the match in three sets.
 
Lock Haven was led by 18 kills from Gao Xuan. Alexa Garrity chipped in 31 assists for the match. Lock Haven concludes the season 23-12.
 
Hannah Heeter led Clarion with 12 kills, while Emily Stewart and Carlie Bieranowski each added 10. With the win the Golden Eagles improve to 27-10 for season. They advance to the
 
Friday 7:30 pm semi-final round where they will take on the winner of the last first round match between Wheeling Jesuit and Fayetteville State.