Women's Volleyball: Bison extend win streak to five with 3-1 win over Gators

BETHANY, W.Va. – The Bethany College women's volleyball team earned a 3-1 victory over Allegheny College Thursday evening.

THE MATCHUP

• Bethany 3, Allegheny 1 (19-25, 25-17, 25-23, 25-21)  

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Bethany got off to slow start in set one. Allegheny took a 6-1 lead to open the set. The Bison would battle to cut the score, 12-11, but the Gators maintained the momentum to capture the first set.
• Both teams continued to battle in the second set. This time, the Bison would pull ahead and take the lead to win second set.
• Momentum continued to stay in the Bison's favor in set three. The Gators attempted to stall the set after trailing 24-20, they grabbed three points, but eventually the Bison were able to capture set three.
• For the beginning of the final set both teams went neck-and-neck, but the Bison strung together a rally to take a big lead over the Gators. The Gators didn't back down, battled back but fell 25-21.

MATCH NOTES

• Olivia Koehler led the Bison with 13 kills. She added 14 digs and three service aces.
• Sydney Kirker added 10 kills.
• Asia Crim had 28 digs with three assists.
• Alaina Torres led the Bison with 34 assists.

RECORDS

Bethany College – 16-5 (5-1 PAC)   

Allegheny College – 17-8 (4-2 PAC)

WHAT'S NEXT?  

The Bison return to the court on Saturday, Oct. 21 when they host the Westminster College Titans for a PAC matchup inside Hummel Field House beginning at 1 pm. The Bison will celebrate their seniors prior to the match.