DES MOINES, Iowa — Alyvia Johnson had 11 kills and 16 digs, and Riley Hungate had 10 kills to lead William Penn to a 25-22, 25-18, 25-16 women's volleyball victory against Xavier University of Louisiana in the Grand View Tournament.
        It was the first of two Saturday matches for the Gold Nuggets (15-4), who will play William Woods at 3 p.m.
        The Statesmen outhit XULA .287 to .144. William Penn's hitting percentage is the best by a XULA opponent this season. The Gold Nuggets produced 34 kills, one ace and one block — all season lows.
        XULA statistical leaders included Kennedy Wade with eight kills, one ace and five digs; Emi Riglioni with 18 assists, five digs, and one kill; Maya Smith with six kills and a .556 hitting percentage; Linda Mungai with 11 digs; and Stella Dineva with seven kills.
        XULA led 16-13 in the first set and 9-3 and 11-6 in the second set.
        William Penn is 14-12 with a three-match win streak.