Wheeling, W.Va. – The Wheeling Jesuit Cardinals advanced to the Atlantic Regional semi-finals after defeating the Fayetteville State Lady Broncos 3-0 on Thursday night.
 
After exchanging point to a four-to-four start, the Cardinals pushed their lead to ten at 17-7 after three straight service aces by Madison Strall. With Abby Wietrzykowski serving the Cardinals closed the first set on a 5-0 run to take the first set 25-10.
 
The Cardinals opened up an 11-4 lead in the second set leading to a Fayetteville State timeout. The Lady Broncos cut the lead to four at 11-7 before Wheeling Jesuit went on an 8-2 run to make it 19-9. The Cardinals withstood a short rally from FSU to take the second frame 25-15.
 
The Lady Broncos jumped out to a quick 5-0 lead in the third set. Wheeling Jesuit climbed back into the set taking its first lead at 8-7. The Cardinals ran off seven straight points to take a 15-8 lead. With Jenna Pew serving Wheeling Jesuit stretched their lead to 20-8. The Cardinals finished on a 5-2 run to take the set 25-10 and take the match in three sets.
 
The Lady Broncos finish the season with a record of 28 wins and six losses. They were led by Joi Emanuel and Ifeyinwa Nwokolo each registering four kills.
 
Wheeling Jesuit was guided in the first round by Allissa Ware who registered 12 kills. Madison Strall had 18 assists while Abby Wietrzykowski added five service aces.
 
The Cardinals improved to 36-2 on the season and advance to the semi-final round to face Clarion at 7:30 pm Friday at the Alma Grace McDonough Center.