Pilots Make Quick Work of (RV) Mount Vernon Nazarene

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Pilots Make Quick Work of (RV) Mount Vernon Nazarene

 

MISHAWAKA – Bethel Volleyball exacted revenge on Mount Vernon Nazarene on Saturday in the Crossroads League Tournament Quarterfinals with a 3-0 win in the Wiekamp Athletic Center. After getting swept in a couple of five-set matches in the regular season, the Pilots advanced over the (RV) Cougars to the semifinals.

 

MATCH VITALS

  • Match Score: Bethel def. Mount Vernon Nazarene 3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 25-22)
  • Records: Bethel (28-7) | Mount Vernon Nazarene (27-9)
  • NAIA Coaches’ Top 25 Poll:  Bethel – NR | Mount Vernon Nazarene – RV
  • Location: Wiekamp Athletic Center | Bethel University | Mishawaka, Ind.

 

STAT TRACKER

  • Isabelle North: 13 kills, 3 blocks, .391 hit pct.
  • Michaela Whitaker: 9 kills, 3 blocks, .333 hit pct.
  • Madyson Beaver: 6 kills, 25 assists, 8 digs
  • Jackeline Fernandez: 20 digs, 1 ace

 

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

  • The Pilots outhit the Cougars 21.4-percent to 12.0-percent and had 20 more kills.
  • The Pilots trailed for nine total rallies in the match. After falling behind 5-1 in the third set, a Jackeline Fernandez serve charge led the Pilots to 10 straight points and an 11-5 advantage.

 

NEXT TIME OUT

  • The Pilots return to Indianapolis for a rematch with No. 6 Marian on Wednesday, November 10 at 7:00 pm. The Pilots just defeated the Crossroads League champions on their home court on Saturday, October 30 in four sets for the Knights’ only blemish on the season.