Kingsport, Tenn. - On the first match of Pool Play, Montreat College rode a strong first game, 25-9, to a sweep of UVa-Wise in three games of the Appalachian Athletic Conference women's volleyball tournament.

After the tough first game, the Highland Cavaliers (9-21) had better games to follow but not enough to follow 20-25 and 21-25.

Kaitlyn Collins led UVa-Wise with eight kills and a dig while Ruth Hoover added 12 digs. Kelley Bumgarner handed out 19 assists and dug eight balls.

UVa-Wise will play its second Pool C match on Wednesday afternoon starting at 1:00 p.m. against Milligan College.