Northwest Edges Yotes in Tightly-Contested Matchup

CALDWELL, Idaho - A .225 hitting percentage led visiting Northwest University to a 25-21, 25-23, 26-24 in a tightly-contested match against host College of Idaho. The Yotes Chayla Slavin had a team-best 10 kills as College of Idaho posted a .148 hitting percentage in the loss.
 
College of Idaho (9-19, 8-13 CCC) went back and forth with the Eagles, featuring 18 tie scores and nine lead changes in the defeat. Slavin also had three blocks to go with her 10 kills and Janae Rayborn and Gabriella Rios had nine and eight kills, respectively. Analise Hitchcock got into the action with three kills to go along with 32 assists. Katie Black put her hand on three blocks for the Yotes.

Northwest University (15-14, 11-10 CCC) were sparked by a match-high 16 kill effort from Abi Broussard, who hit at a .500 clip in the win and had three service aces. Anna Saelens shared in match-high honors with 32 kills to go along with three kills. The Eagles posted a 76% sideout advantage in the first set and a 62% clip in the third set.
 
The Yotes will wrap up the 2022 season on Saturday with senior day as Ali Carpenter and Dani Neuman will be recognized in pre-match ceremonies.