HUNTSVILLE | The UAH volleyball started off its 2023 home campaign with a 3-2 win (23-25, 28-26, 25-22, 24-26, 21-19) over visiting Anderson on Friday night at Kelly Court at Spragins Hall as part of day one of the UAH Invitational presented by the Huntsville Sports Commission. UAH improves to 2-3, while AU slides to 6-1.
 
Kiara Hill was dominant for the Chargers on both ends on Friday night with 10 kills on a .240 hitting percentage to go along with a team-best 11 total blocks for a double-double. Hill's 11 blocks are the most by a Charger since 2003.
 
UAH's balanced attack featured four players with 10 kills or more against Anderson, led by freshman Autumn Mayes with a roster-leading 17 kills to go along with 14 digs as one of four double-doubles registered by the Chargers. Caroline Moyer (11 kills), Zoe Smith (11 kills) and Hill (10 kills) also notched double-digit successful swats in the contest.
 
Savannah Rutledge guided the Chargers offense with 49 assists to go along with 16 digs and six total blocks in a strong all-around performance. Rutledge was joined in double-digit digs by Tatiana Bonilla (18), Hailey Holshouser (13), Mayes (14) and Moyer (11).
 
UAH held the edge over Anderson on the attack with a .162 hitting percentage compared to the Trojans' .157. The Chargers defense also boasted 18 total blocks, with AU accruing just five.
 
The Chargers are back in action on day two of the UAH Invitational with matchups against Barry at 12:15 p.m. and Trevecca Nazarene at 7 p.m.