NORTON, Mass. - The Wheaton College volleyball team returned to New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action Tuesday night with the Lyons earning a 3-0 (25-23, 25-16, 25-20) win over visiting Emerson College. 

Wheaton got a match-high 13 kills from junior Julia Palomba, while Casey Dinga and Bailey Madrzyk each chipped in seven. Becca Houghton ended the night with 31 assists, while Adara Hamilton finished the contest with 20 digs. With her 31 assists, Houghton moves to 3,177 career assists, which is 50 away from third all-time at Wheaton. Houghton also sits in second all-time in serves aces wtih 260. 

UP NEXT: Wheaton returns to the court at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10 at home against Simmons for a non-conference contest. VIDEO / LIVE STATS