MISHAWAKA – No. 25 Bethel Volleyball opened the Crosstown Showdown with a pair of victories on Friday evening, defeating (RV) Aquinas (Mich.) 3-1 in their first match before beating Campbellsville (Ky.) 3-1 as well in the nightcap to improve to 6-1 on the season. Isabelle North led a Pilot defense that recorded 21 blocks on the day.

MATCH VITALS

• Match 1 Score: Bethel def. Aquinas 3-1 (23-25, 25-20, 25-17, 25-23)
• Match 2 Score: Bethel def. Campbellsville 3-1 (25-19, 25-18, 21-25, 25-14)
• Records: Bethel (6-1) | Aquinas (3-3) | Campbellsville (5-2)
• NAIA Top 25 Coaches’ Poll:  Bethel – No. 25 | Aquinas – RV | Campbellsville – NR
• Location: Wiekamp Athletic Center | Bethel University | Mishawaka, Ind.

MATCH 1 STAT TRACKER

• Cheyanne Seymour: 14 kills, 3 blocks, .303 hit pct.
• Isabelle North: 13 kills, 5 blocks, .333 hit pct.
• Maddy Payne: 7 kills, 6 blocks
• Paige Hickey: 4 aces, 9 digs

MATCH 2 STAT TRACKER

• Maddy Payne: 11 kills, 6 blocks, .333 hit pct.
• Isabelle North: 11 kills, 4 blocks
• Cheyanne Seymour: 11 kills, 2 blocks
• Madyson Beaver: 9 kills, 23 assists, 4 blocks

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• The Pilots held Campbellsville to a -.006 hit percentage as a team.
• The Pilots recorded double-digit blocks for the fifth time in seven matches this season.
• The Pilots had a season-high 84 digs against Campbellsville.

NEXT TIME OUT

• The Pilots continue with Day Two of the Crosstown Showdown with a match against Mount Mercy on Saturday at 11:00 am in the Wiekamp Athletic Center.

THOUGHTS FROM COACH WEISS

• “We had a great strat to the tournament with two wins today. We blocked well and played great defense. Excited to play tomorrow!”