CZECH DUO HELPS VCU BLITZ CAMPBELL, 3-0
9-4-09
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Freshman Michala Kvapilova (Liberec, Czech Republic) and junior Lenka Melicharkova (Zlin, Czech Republic) keyed a Virginia Commonwealth University offense that hit .321 on the way to a 3-0 (25-18, 25-22, 25-19) sweep of Campbell Friday at the Jefferson Cup at the University of Virginia’s Memorial Gymnasium.

The victory sends the Rams to a 5-0 mark and extends the school’s best start since the 2000 season. The Camels are 4-2.

The match was Kvapilova’s first on the front row for VCU, and she didn’t disappoint. Kvapilova hit .304 and recorded a match-high 13 kills to spark the Rams. She also registered eight digs and two service aces.  The 6-1 outside hitter was limited to back row play in four matches last weekend with an abdominal injury.

A setter, Melicharkova directed the Ram attack with 38 assists, and also provided six kills on 10 attempts. She added 11 digs.

In addition to Kvapilova, senior middle Ivana Rich (Cumberland, Va.) hit .600 with 11 kills, while junior Mariel Frey (Lititz, Pa.) booked eight kills and a .286 hitting mark.

Emily Werner led Campbell with nine kills.

VCU meets Virginia Friday in the tournament nightcap at 7 p.m.