WHEATON, Ill. -- Efficient hitting was the key to the Albion College volleyball team's 3-0 win over Benedictine University on Friday night. With the win, the Brits improve to 7-3 overall on the young season. 

With 11 kills, Olivia Alexander led the attack. The sophomore swung at a .409 clip in the sweep. 

Mariah Brenz dished out 17 assists while adding five kills. Another sophomore, Brenz finished with a .625 attacking percentage.
  
Kaylynne Nicholson recorded a team-high nine digs while Grace VanDorn contributed 10 assists. 

Senior middle Chloe Webber had four total blocks, three service aces and six kills. 

Dominant from the start, Albion exploded to a 10-3 lead in the opening set. The Britons held all the momentum throughout the set, building off Benedictine service errors. The set ended in a 25-17 win off a Benedictine attack error. 

Another early run -- this one 10-2 -- helped pace the Britons in the second set. The set was capped by a service ace off the left hand of Jenna Khoury, giving the Brits another 25-17 victory. 

Trailing 11-10, Albion used a four-point swing to take the lead for good. The run was built off Benedictine errors and a service ace by Ava Smith. Alexander secured the win for the Brits with a kill, giving Albion a 25-15 win. 

The Britons will close out their Illinois trip on Saturday afternoon. Albion will play Wisconsin Lutheran followed by host, Wheaton. Games are scheduled for 12 and 2 p.m. EST.