ANGWIN, Calif. - The women's volleyball team remains perfect in conference play, moving their win streak to 15 games as senior
Mariah Napoleon had a standout performance with 13 kills and a stellar .407 hitting percentage.
Simpson dominated the first set, hitting .324 as a team with Tiara Manns, Maggie Warden, and Napoleon each recording three kills, alongside two aces from Ella Perry. The final kill of the first set belonged to Warden, closing out a 25-13 victory.
For the second straight set, the Red Hawks picked up right where they left off, winning 25-13. Simpson held a narrow 9-8 lead before outscoring the Pioneers 8-1 to take a commanding 17-9 advantage. Kimora McKechnie provided a spark for Simpson with three blocks and a kill.
Simpson created separation in the third set by scoring five straight points to take a 15-5 lead, fueled by kills from Louise Oliveira, Kiersti Howell, Napoleon, and Manns. However, the Pioneers surged late, scoring four consecutive points to narrow the gap to 24-22 before a kill by Elizabeth Heath ended the match.
Brooke Sarahina and Ella Perry combined for 33 assists and six aces. Brooklyn Jimenez led the defense with 11 digs,while Kimora McKechnie, Maggie Warden, and Kiersti Howell each notched three total blocks.
Simpson hits the road this weekend, heading to Irvine, California, to take on Westcliff on Saturday and Sunday to conclude the regular season.
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