MATCH VITALS

• Score: Bethel def. Saint Xavier 3-0 (25-20, 25-17, 27-25)
• Records: Bethel (4-1) | Saint Xavier (0-1)
• NAIA Top 25 Coaches’ Poll:  Bethel – No. 25 | Saint Xavier – NR
• Location: Wiekamp Athletic Center | Bethel University | Mishawaka, Ind.

STAT TRACKER

• Isabelle North: 13 kills, 8 blocks, .632 hit pct.
• Madyson Beaver: 8 kills 17 assists
• Maddy Payne: 7 kills, 5 blocks
• Jacqueline Fernandez: 17 digs, 1 ace

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• The Pilots held the Cougars to just 8.3-percent hitting.
• The Pilots recorded double-digit blocks for the third time in five matches this season.

NEXT TIME OUT

• The Pilots host the Crosstown Showdown on Friday with matches against Aquinas and Campbellsville on Friday at 5:00 and 7:00 pm, respectively, and on Saturday with matches against Siena Heights and Mount Mercy at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm, respectively.

THOUGHTS FROM COACH WEISS

• “Great energy in the gym tonight for the Pilots’ home opener! We had a great night defensively and made strong offensive plays as well! Looking forward to the weekend!”