WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – UNC Greensboro volleyball split its appearances during Saturday's action in the Colonial Classic, falling to Georgetown 3-0 in the morning match before holding off Iona 3-2 in the second match of the day. 

With Saturday's results, UNCG is now 6-4 on the season with a home match against High Point next on the docket. 

Three Things To Know From Match Vs. Iona 
--The Spartans jumped out to a 2-0 lead before Iona tied it up 2-2. In the deciding fifth and final set, the Spartans knocked off the Gaels 16-14.  

--Senior Grace Howell led the Spartans in digs with 20.   

--This was the first-ever matchup between the two squads.

Three Things To Know
--Williamsburg native Maria Esch once again led the Spartans in kills (12). 

--Sophomore Mandy Garvens led the Spartans in digs with 15. It was the third time this season she has recorded at least 10 digs in a match.  

--This was the second-ever meeting between UNCG and Georgetown, with the first coming during the 2009 season.

Up Next
Following the Colonial Classic, UNCG will return home for a Wednesday night match against fellow Triad school High Point at Fleming Gymnasium. 

UNCG Volleyball is celebrating 50 years of wonderful memories dedicated to celebrating current and former student-athletes, coaches and staff who have made an impact on our family. The program will be hosting a special celebration the weekend of Friday, Oct. 18 and Saturday, Oct. 19. 

For more information and a schedule of events, click here.

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