 The Lady Lynx, who are currently ranked No. 19, looked like a team
worthy of national recognition in the first set as they jumped out
to an early lead and took the opener 25-14. In set two LC (9-2)
picked up where they left off and seemed to be in control of the
match until an injury to setter Vicky Arriola caused the team to
have to adjust to using a one-setter system. The confusion led to a
Danville run and a shift in momentum.
Despite a late surge by LC, Danville was able to hold on and win
the set 25-22.
In set three Arriola returned to the lineup, but the Lynx still
looked rattled and dropped the set to the Jaguars 25-20.
Lincoln regrouped in set four and led all the way en route to a
25-19 victory to force a deciding set to 15.
In the final set LC came out strong and won it by a margin of
15-8.
LC stats:
-
Chelsea Rhoades: 14
kills, 9 blocks
-
Kristen Wright: 25
set assists, 13 points
-
Jenna Merkel: 8
kills, 10 points
-
Kelly Anderson: 7
kills, 6 points, 3 blocks
-
Vicky Arriola: 12 set
assists, 3 points
-
Megan Tompkins: 10
digs, 9 points
-
Courtney Reinken: 6
kills, 2 blocks
-
Jana Wright: 9
points, 4 digs
-
Kristi Naylon: 3
kills, 1 block
-
Jacqui Kane: 2 kills, 2 blocks
[to top of second column]
 |
LC coach Mark Tippett commented:
"It seems like whenever we get together with Danville, it turns
out to be a wild match that usually goes five sets, and tonight was
no exception. Our passing and defense were fantastic in the first
set and a half, but when one of our setters went down we did not
respond very well. Danville's serving got a lot better as the match
went on and ours did not, which gave away all our early momentum and
nearly cost us the match. We did show a good deal of mental
toughness, though, in the way we played the fourth and fifth sets.
This was the first time this season we have faced a high-pressure
situation, and our players responded with a fantastic effort to win
this important match."
Lincoln will travel to Burlington, Iowa, this weekend to
participate in the Southeastern CC invitational.
___
Online:
Lincoln
College volleyball
[Text from file received from Kirk Whiteman,
Lincoln
College]
|
