WALKESA, Ga. – No. 24 Bethel Volleyball earned their first victory in the NAIA Women’s Volleyball National Championship in over 22 seasons with an Opening Round win over (RV) Reinhardt (Ga.) on Saturday, taking down the hosts in four sets. Maddy Payne led the Pilots with 15 kills and five blocks, while Caroline Mullet recorded a double-double with 40 assists and 16 digs to guide the Pilots.
MATCH VITALS
- Score: Bethel def. Reinhardt 3-1 (25-19, 25-22, 20-25, 25-21)
- Records: Bethel (24-6) | IU East (13-4)
- NAIA Top 25 Coaches’ Poll: Bethel – No. 24 | Reinhardt – RV
- Location: Reinhardt University | Waleska, Ga.
STAT TRACKER
- Maddy Payne: 15 kills, .303 hit pct. 5 blocks
- Isabelle North: 10 kills, 3 blocks
- Payton Hart: 9 kills, 9 digs
- Caroline Mullet: 40 assists, 16 digs
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
- The Pilots outhit Reinhardt .124 to .099, recording 50 kills to the Eagles’ 38.
- The Pilots earn their first win in the NAIA National Championship since going 2-2 in their only other appearance in 1998.
NEXT TIME OUT
- The Pilots will travel to Sioux City, Iowa and the Tyson Events Center for the NAIA Women’s Volleyball National Championship Final Site with pool play beginning on April 27.
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