SALEM, Ore. – The College of Idaho wrapped up play at the Corban Tournament with a 3-2 win over Northwest.
College of Idaho (6-6, 6-5 CCC) saw Northwest win at the No. 2 pair for an early 1-0 lead in the matchup. The Yotes tied up the match when the No. 4 pair
Ellie Baker/
Keylee Wilson picked up a three-set win, coming back after losing the opening set. Baker and Wilson won 20-22, 21-16, 16-14.
The Yotes took its first lead in the match when
Greta Valaika and
Brianna Arfmann were straight-set winners by a 21-16, 21-17 margin. The Eagles tied the match with a win at No. 1 pair as the matchup was going to be decided by the No. 3 pairs.
Liza Montalbo and
Emily Vandenberg clinched the win with at No. 3 pair for a 21-14, 21-12 win.
Next, the first-year program will wrap up the regular season with a contest on Sunday against Corban before heading to the 2024 Western Group NAIA Qualifying Tournament in Chula Vista, California. The Yotes will begin pool play on April 11 where they will face Saint Katherine at 9 a.m. (PST)/10 a.m. (MT) and Corban at 3 p.m. (PST)/4 p.m. (MT).
