Hillsboro, Kan. - The
Tabor College Volleyball team continued its dominate play Wednesday evening, as
the Bluejays defeated visiting Bethel College in four games (26-24, 25-16,
18-25, 25-18) to remain on top of the KCAC standings heading down the home
stretch.
After
battling through a tough first game in which Tabor won, 26-24, the Bluejays
opened-up a 2-0 lead, winning game twoby nine points.
Bethel would not go quietly. The Threshers took game three by seven
points to prevent the three-game sweep.
The
Bluejays, as they have done all season long, would regroup and refocus, taking
game four by seven points, to secure their 14th conference victory in 15
tries.
Sophomore Tina Frick (Durham, Kan.) continued her dominating play
by leading the Bluejays offense with 18 kills, while sophomore Cortney Janzen
(Henderson, Neb.) racked up 10 kills.
The
Bluejays offense also got contributions from seniors Ashley Cohlmia (Wichita,
Kan.) and Carly Kroeker (Henderson, Neb.), with eight and seven kills,
respectively, while sophomore Mandi Phillips (Halstead, Kan.) dished out 47
assists.
Tabor
used a great effort defensively up front as they combined for 20 total blocks,
while three Bluejays recorded double-digit digs in the match, led by Cohlmia
with 14, senior Audra Schenk (Hillsboro, Kan.) with 12, and sophomore Gina
Hullet (Abilene, Kan.) with 11.
With the KCAC conference title in its sights, Tabor (14-1 KCAC,
17-8 Overall) will travel to Lindsorg, Kan. to compete in the Bethany College
Triangular Saturday Oct. 31. The Bluejays will conference opponent Bethany
College at 11 a.m. followed by Oklahoma Baptist at 1p.m.