CALDWELL, Idaho – The No. 8-ranked The College of Idaho volleyball team added another chapter to its remarkable home-court success Saturday afternoon, dispatching Northwest (WA) in straight sets, 25-14, 25-18, 25-15, inside Elgin Baylor Arena. The victory marked the Yotes' 15th consecutive home win and improved the squad to 18-1 overall and 11-1 in Cascade Collegiate Conference play.
After falling behind 3-0 early in the opening set, the Yotes quickly settled in and seized control, closing the frame on a commanding 22-11 run. The home team continued to build momentum throughout the afternoon, never allowing the Eagles to win a set while hitting an impressive .345 as a team.
A balanced offensive attack fueled the sweep, led by
Alexa Wheeler, who hammered down eight kills on just 11 swings and posted a stellar .727 hitting percentage.
Kelsy Stanger added a team-high nine kills while hitting .438, and
Cierra Bohrn chipped in eight kills and three block assists.
The Yotes received production from every position on the floor.
Abigail Flerchinger contributed four kills and three block assists, while
Cora Young recorded four kills and a block. Setter duties were shared by
Shaynee McWilliams and
Whitney Pierzga, who combined for 35 assists. McWilliams finished with 19 assists and two aces, while Pierzga added 16 assists and matched her with two service aces.
Defensively,
Avery Lewis anchored the back row with a match-high 10 digs as The College of Idaho held Northwest to a .012 attacking percentage and forced 18 Eagle attack errors. The Yotes also controlled the net with 16 total blocks compared to six by Northwest.
For the Eagles, Jaelyn Moeva led the offense with five kills, while Trinity Godina also recorded five kills and added a service ace. Haylee Koetje contributed three kills, two service aces and four digs in the setback.
As a team, The College of Idaho finished with 40 kills, eight service aces, 40 digs and a .345 hitting percentage, winning each set by at least seven points.
The Yotes will continue their homestand on Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. when they welcome Bushnell University to Elgin Baylor Arena.
