Sat., Nov. 5, 2011[box score]
La
Mirada, CA- As the season heads to its conclusion, the San
Diego Christian College volleyball team
was looking for an upset on the road at #11 Biola. In the end, the Eagles were
too much for the Hawks, sweeping the match 25-15, 25-19, 25-12.
The Lady Hawks hung tough in the first game, even holding
the lead 11-10. Biola pushed through and rolled out a 10-4 run and took the
game.
The second game remained knotted at 10-10 when Biola jumped
ahead again on a big run. SDCC made a push to cut the score to 19-17, but the
Eagles were able to stay on top and take game two.
The Eagles jumped out quickly in game three and never looked
back. SDCC was unable to mount a
comeback and Biola won game three and the match.
SDCC was led by Lauren Phillips who had nine kills. Cassidy
Mertens added 20 assists, and Stephanie Rice had 11 of the teams' 33 digs.
The Hawks host Point Loma Nazarene University on Tuesday in
the final home match of the season at 7:00.