PERU, Neb. - Central Methodist split a pair of volleyball matches Friday in the 1,000 Oaks Invitatonal, hosted by Peru State (Neb.). The Eagles defeated the tournament host in a non-conference match in five games by scores of 21-25, 15-25, 25-19, 25-18 and 16-14. The Green and Black lost to Clarke (Iowa) in three sets by scores of 8-25, 19-25 and 17-25.

After dropping the first two games to Peru State (11-8), the Eagles stormed back to win the final three games. Central Methodist's Jennifer Long, Melody Hanson and Christine Koepke each recorded double-doubles. Jordan Jackson (16) and Long (12) combined for 28 kills. Andrea Lopez led five Eagles in double-figures dig totals with 21, followed by Long (14), Koepke (13), Hanson (12) and Haley Willis (10). Koepke had 21 assists, while Hanson dished out 20. Julia Weber had seven kills and a team-high nine block assists. The Eagles totaled seven service aces.

Central Methodist (11-5) dropped its final match Friday to Clarke (12-3). Weber led the offensive charge with seven kills. Lopez came up with 13 digs. Koepke dished out 12 assists.

Central Methodist resumes Heart of America Athletic Conference action Saturday at Graceland (Iowa). First serve is set for 12:30 p.m. CT.