Terre Haute, Ind. - The Rose-Hulman volleyball team defeated MacMurray in straight sets 30-11, 30-3, and 30-16 in their first match of the 2007 Rose-Hulman Invitational.

Sophomore Kate Sernett (Crystal Lake, Ill.) and junior Sarah Messmer (Cincinnati, Ohio) led the Engineer attack with 14 kills apiece, while freshman Amanda Jevons (Henderson, Nev.) finished in double figures in kills with 11.

Junior Brandi Sturgill (Zionville, N.C.) led with 30 assists with Jevons leading the team with seven service aces.

Amanda Jevons reached double figures in kills in both wins.

Jevons led the defensive effort as well, contributing nine digs. Sernett provided seven digs, while senior Amanda Fellows (Beavercreek, Ohio) finished with six digs.

The Engineers moved to 2-0 for the tournament by downing Dominican in three games 30-26, 30-24, 30-26. The win was the fourth straight for Rose-Hulman, just one shy of a school record.