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Women's Volleyball

Eagles Sweep Raiders in Ashland

Amanda Waterman had her talons out for a double-double tonight
Box Score ASHLAND, Ore. – The NU Eagles made it two straight wins on the Raiders' home court as they swept Southern Oregon 3-0 (27-25, 25-20, 25-22) tonight. NU made quick and efficient work of the match as they took just 1 hour and 17 minutes to get the win. The Eagles have now won three straight against SOU as the Raiders still hold a dominant 41-4 record in matches between the two teams.
 
With the Eagles leading 18-13 in the first set, Southern Oregon would slowly get back into the set to tie it at 22-22. With the set in its fourth tie at 24-24, Sarah Warner would get the lead back for NU with her kill, but SOU would come back to tie the set one more time. But, it would be an Audrey Saelens' kill and a service ace by Alysanne Van Dyke that would clinch the set for a 1-0 match lead.
 
It would be Southern Oregon breaking out to a 10-6 lead in set two and they would maintain the lead until late in the set when NU would tie the set at 18 on a Hannah Lord kill. Mattie Jo Johnson would give the eagles a 19-18 lead only to have SOU come back to tie the set once again. With the set knotted at 20-all, the Eagles would score the final five points on four SOU errors and a kill by Amanda Waterman.
 
In the final set, Northwest U would lead 12-9 early, but the Raiders would turn the tables and outscore NU 6-1 to lead 15-13 after a SOU kill. It would then be the Eagle outscoring the Raiders, 8-2 to re-take the lead, 21-17, after a Warner kill and SOU attack error. Southern Oregon would close to two 24-22, but Sydney Schlect would punctuate the straight set win with her kill.
 
Amanda Waterman led Northwest U (10-5, 4-3 CCC) with 11 kills and 10 digs for another double-double. Sarah Warner added 10 kills, hitting .320. Morgan Pilon led NU with 21 assists and Alysanne Van Dyke had a team high 15 digs. The Eagles hit .257 as a team with Courteney Carr finishing with two service aces.
 
Southern Oregon (6-4, 4-2 CCC) was led by Makayla Hoyt's 8 kills. Hannah Bogatin had 18 assists with Natalie James adding 16 more for the Raiders. Ashlyn Flynn had a match high 18 digs as SOU managed a .129 team hitting average.
 
Steven Bain, NU head coach said, "Tonight was hard fought on both sides of the net and I was impressed with Southern Oregon's defensive tenacity and the speed of their offense.  But our ladies played hard too, and it was rewarding to see them get a return on the physical and mental energy they have been investing in practice. We don't have the luxury of celebrating though because we have another tough match tomorrow against a quality Oregon Tech team and we are looking forward to the challenge."
 
Next Up: The Eagles make the drive to Klamath Falls to take on Oregon Tech tomorrow at 5 p.m.
 
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Players Mentioned

Mattie Jo Johnson

#10 Mattie Jo Johnson

MB
6' 0"
Senior
Morgan Pilon

#7 Morgan Pilon

S
5' 9"
Senior
Sydney Schlect

#3 Sydney Schlect

DS
5' 8"
Junior
Alysanne Van Dyke

#19 Alysanne Van Dyke

DS
5' 10"
Senior
Sarah Warner

#9 Sarah Warner

OH
5' 10"
Junior
Amanda Waterman

#11 Amanda Waterman

OH
5' 10"
Senior
Hannah Lord

#5 Hannah Lord

OH
6' 0"
Freshman
Audrey Saelens

#12 Audrey Saelens

MB
5' 10"
Junior
Courteney Carr

#24 Courteney Carr

S
5' 7"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Mattie Jo Johnson

#10 Mattie Jo Johnson

6' 0"
Senior
MB
Morgan Pilon

#7 Morgan Pilon

5' 9"
Senior
S
Sydney Schlect

#3 Sydney Schlect

5' 8"
Junior
DS
Alysanne Van Dyke

#19 Alysanne Van Dyke

5' 10"
Senior
DS
Sarah Warner

#9 Sarah Warner

5' 10"
Junior
OH
Amanda Waterman

#11 Amanda Waterman

5' 10"
Senior
OH
Hannah Lord

#5 Hannah Lord

6' 0"
Freshman
OH
Audrey Saelens

#12 Audrey Saelens

5' 10"
Junior
MB
Courteney Carr

#24 Courteney Carr

5' 7"
Freshman
S