WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Bethel Volleyball opened up the 2021 season on Thursday with a pair of matches in the Palm Beach County Sports Commission Volleyball Classic at Keiser University. The Pilots defeated Columbia International (SC) in three sets to open play before taking down Faulkner (Ala.) in four sets in their second match.

MATCH VITALS

  • Match 1 Score: Bethel def. Columbia International 3-0 (25-17, 25-18 25-22)
  • Match 2 Score: Bethel def. Faulkner 3-1 (21-25, 28-26, 25-13, 25-20)
  • Records: Bethel (2-0) | Columbia International (0-1) | Faulkner (0-2)
  • NAIA Top 25 Coaches’ Poll:  Bethel – No. 24 | Columbia International – NR | Faulkner – NR
  • Location: Countess de’Hoernle Student Life Center | Keiser University | West Palm Beach, Fla.

MATCH 1 STAT TRACKER

MATCH 2 STAT TRACKER

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

  • The Pilots totaled 20.0 blocks and 93 kills on the day.
  • The Pilots committed just 35 attack errors, hitting .246% in two matches.
  • The Pilots served up 18 aces on the day.
  • The Pilots open up the season with two straight wins for the first time since 2012.

NEXT TIME OUT

  • The Pilots complete the PBCSC Volleyball Classic on Friday with a pair of top 25 matchups. They open the day at 8:00 am against No. 13 Viterbo (Wis.) and take on the hosts No. 20 Keiser (Fla.) at 12:00 pm.

THOUGHTS FROM COACH WEISS

  • “I’m satisfied with our play today. It’s great to be back in the gym competing. I love the energy and fun we have on the court and we are excited to play some big games tomorrow.”