Volleyball: Bison Battle Back to Defeat Cougars, 3-2

BETHANY, W.Va. – The Bethany College women's volleyball team hosted the Chatham University Cougars inside Hummel Field House, Thursday evening. The Bison battled back after being down 2-0 to force a set five. The Green and White defeated the Cougars, 3-2 (22-25, 20-25, 25-10, 25-18, 15-9).

THE HIGHLIGHTS

• The Cougars took the first two sets from the Bison.
• In set three, the Bison jumped out to an early 7-2 lead and cruised through the set to win 25-10.
• The Bison and Cougars went back and forth to start the fourth set. After being tied 4-4, the Bison scored six straight points to take a 10-4 lead. Chatham climbed back to cut the lead to three, 13-10.
• The Bison rebounded and built the lead back to 19-11. The Bison took set four, 25-18 to force a fifth set.
• In the fifth set, the Bison held a 6-2 lead with the Cougars clawing back to stay in the set. After the Cougars cut the deficit to 8-6, the Bison scored six straight points. The Bison held onto the lead to take the match.

BY THE NUMBERS

(29) – The Bison totaled 29 blocks (7 solo) during the match.

INSIDE THE MATCH

• Olivia Koehler led the Bison with 15 kills and added 14 digs.
• Anna Taylor led the Bison defense with 23 digs.
• Riley Felton added nine kills.
• Destiny Goodnight and Sydney Kirker had seven kills apiece.
• Emma Marthins led the Bison with 11 kills (3 solo).

WHAT'S NEXT?  

The Bison will open Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) play against Franciscan on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 7 pm.