Willamette Rolls to Three-Set Win Over Whitman
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | T |
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12 | 21 | 23 | 0 |
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25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
Team Stats
Whitman
| Game Statistics | Whitman | Willamette |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | .145 | .242 |
| Blocks | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Digs | 55 | 67 |
| Aces | 3 | 4 |
SALEM, Ore. — Willamette University swept Whitman College 25-12, 25-21, 25-23 on Saturday at Cone Field House. The Bearcats' attack was led by 47 kills with a hitting percentage of .242. On defense, they recorded 67 digs. The victory was secured in three straight sets, demonstrating consistent performance throughout the match.
Leina Chu led the team in assists with 38 while also contributing 11 digs and two blocks. Lexie Scott recorded a team-high 16 points, landing 16 kills on 44 attempts. Caroline Jameson added 12 kills and one block, finishing with 12.5 points. Dream Takemoto excelled defensively, collecting 22 digs across the matches.
The Bearcats hold a 9-9 overall record and are 7-4 in Northwest Conference play. Whitman stands at 7-10 overall with a 6-4 record in the Northwest Conference.
The next challenge for the Bearcats is a match against Pacific Lutheran University. They will compete in Tacoma, WA, on October 24 at 7 p.m.