Women's Volleyball | 10/19/2019 10:23:00 PM
GOODWELL, Okla. – Oklahoma Panhandle State University volleyball capped a 2-0 weekend by defeating Central Christian College, 3-1, at Anchor D Arena at Oscar Williams Field House. The Aggies (9-13, 6-8 SAC) downed the Tigers (4-22, 0-14 SAC) by set scores of 25-20, 20-25, 25-19, 25-15.
It was Panhandle's second win over CCC this season, also taming the Tigers back on September 13 in McPherson, Kansas.
For the second time in as many days,
Skylar Cleavinger rolled up double-digit kill totals. Cleavinger had a match-leading 15 kills, as well as a .294 attack average for the afternoon. She had 10 kills in the win over Langston on Friday, as well.
Like Cleavinger, senior
Kendra Butler also had a second-consecutive tally in double-figure kills, with 10 versus the Tigers (after 17 versus LU). Butler also had the best attack average of either team, hitting .368 in 19 attempts. She also had six digs and three solo blocks.
In all, a quartet of Aggies ended the day with double digits in kills. Joining Cleavinger and Butler, were
Hannah Murray and
Sydnee Saunders with 10 kills apiece. The duo also chipped in on defense, with Saunders gaining 11 digs and Murray eight.
Mia Moore booked seven kills and two digs. Sophomore libero
Ashley Sanchez had a match-high 21 digs.
After seven blocks on Friday, senior
Ruth Ard added three more against the Tigers. Setters
Keeley Johnston and
Katelyn Faulk had 34 and 13 assists, respectively.
As a team, Panhandle State hit a comfortable .233 for the match, while holding Central Christian to a .132 hitting percentage.
With six matches remaining, the Aggies' magic number to clinch a berth in the eight-team SAC post-season is two. Any combination of OPSU wins and Langston (the only team that has a mathematical chance to catch the Aggies) losses equaling two and Panhandle State will secure its second-straight SAC bid.
Next up for the Aggies is a trip to John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas next Saturday (Oct. 26).
