MISHAWAKA – No. 25 Bethel Volleyball had a strong first day of the Liz Hossler Labor Day Classic on Friday, sweeping their two matches on the docket. The Pilots handily defeated St. Francis (Ill.) in three, 25-9, 25-13, 25-20, before taking down No. 24 IU Kokomo (Ind.) in three, 25-16, 25-19, 25-18, to end the night.

MATCH VITALS

Match 1 Score: Bethel def. St. Francis 3-0 (25-9, 25-13, 25-20
Match 2 Score: Bethel def. IU Kokomo 3-0 (25-16, 25-19, 25-18
Records: Bethel (10-1) | St. Francis (1-5) | IU Kokomo (4-2)
NAIA Top 25 Coaches’ Poll: Bethel – No. 25 | St. Francis – NR | IU Kokomo – No. 24
Location: Wiekamp Athletic Center | Bethel University | Mishawaka, Ind.

MATCH 1 STAT TRACKER

Maddy Payne: 12 kills, 4 blocks, .500 hit pct.
Isabelle North: 8 kills, 7 blocks, .615 hit pct.
Madyson Beaver: 7 kills, 17 assists, .500 hit pct.
Paige Hickey: 14 digs, 4 assists

MATCH 2 STAT TRACKER

Maddy Payne: 11 kills, .846 hit pct., 3 aces
Isabelle North: 8 kills, 5 blocks, .429 hit pct.
Madyson Beaver: 17 assists, 6 kills
Caroline Mullet: 13 assists, 5 digs

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

The Pilots reached double digit wins with the victory over IU Kokomo.
The Pilot defense held St. Francis to a -.074 hit percentage.
The Pilots lead the NAIA in total blocks with 102 on the season.

NEXT TIME OUT

The Pilots continue in the Liz Hossler Labor Day Classic on Saturday with matches at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm.