Athletics
A Friday Afternoon Sweep
Glendale, Ariz.- On Friday afternoon, Arizona Christian Women’s Volleyball returned to the “W” column with a sweep of Life Pacific.
Zuri Reeser topped with eight kills and added 15 digs. Madison Sherby and Madison Van Wie were both at seven kills. Haley Kootstra added six kills. Becca Thomson paced the offense with 20 assists while Kensie Seward led the defensive effort with 22 digs.
Inside the Box Score
- The first six points featured two lead changes and three ties
- Arizona Christian claimed the next six points (two kills each from Kootstra and Van Wie)
- The Firestorm (10-9, 5-7 GSAC) allowed just six points the rest of the set
- ACU hit .414 in the opening act
- The Warriors (5-14, 2-10 GSAC) scored point number one of set two
- Kills from Sydney Wade, Sherby, and Van Wie along with two aces from Reeser created a 5-0 run
- Set two did not see another lead change or tie
- A 4-4 tie started the third set
- Van Wie delivered a kill and ACU never lost the lead again
- Up 17-10, Ashlynn Craven served out the match with all four of her aces coming in the final eight points
- Lexi Wideman added two kills in the final run
Thoughts from Coach Shelton
“Good to get the monkey off our back. I was excited to see the freshmen step up and the rest of the team follow suit. Good win.”
Next Up
The Firestorm will face all Arizona foes in their final five matches beginning with a trip to Chandler to face Justice on Saturday at 6:00 pm.
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