Box Score Caldwell, ID – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Lady Lions Volleyball team continued tourney play against the No. 7 Corban University Warriors (CRB) in the College of Idaho Tournament Friday, AUG 19.
While CRB proved to be a gritty opponent, the No. 7 Corban University Warriors (1-1) were bested by No. 23 SAGU (2-0, 0-0) in 5 sets 25-22, 25-10, 25-18, 25-23 and 15-10
Lion Review
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Coming into the match, The Lady Lions had an outstanding 2022 season-opening showing, sweeping the Saint Katherine University (USK) Firebirds in 3 sets, 25-22, 25-13, and 25-17
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In the first set, SAGU prevailed 25-22. After a fierce rally, an Ava Myers' kill concluded the set.
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To tie the match series, CRB handily won the second set 25-10
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The CRB lead was sliced after a kill from Alexandra Bonnett, but the Lady Lions were beaten 25-18 in the third set.
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Tessa Glick's service ace allowed SAGU to get the upper hand, and SAGU was able to take advantage of an early lead, winning the fourth set 25-23
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Emma Tompkins' kill and solo refusal brought the match's final set to a 15-10 conclusion.
More from Moore
"This was a big win for our program. First, win over a top 10 team. I'm so proud of our girls. They competed their hearts out. Our middles had a great match. We ended the match by blocking one of the best players we will see all year. Riley had a double-double with 32 assists and 11 digs. Emma had nine kills but hit .368. The best play was the solo block for the match win. I'm very proud of these kids," Head Volleyball Coach Hank Moore said on the SAGU volleyball win over nationally ranked CRB.
"Today, we got better. That is the goal. Get better. Better the ball, better yourself. Great team wins for the Lady Lions!" Moore went on to say.
The Next Step
Saturday, August 20 at noon, SAGU (2-0, 0-0) will play the College of Idaho, the tournament's host, before taking on Montana Western at 4:00 pm to finish the weekend tournament.
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