Lady Lynx defeat Lindenwood-Belleville

[September 22, 2016]   On Tuesday, the Lincoln College Volleyball team traveled to Belleville, to take on the Lindenwood-Belleville JV. The Lady Lynx returned home with a hard-fought four-set victory.

Lincoln seemed in control of things early as they jumped out to a commanding seven-point lead in set one. LC was propelled by four kills from freshman outside hitter Kaylynn Hoffert in the set.

LBU made things interesting late though by capitalizing on several unforced errors by LC, but the Lady Lynx hung on to win it 25-22.

Set two saw LC struggle early and fall behind 6-1 before a kill from freshman Mattie Giese sparked a comeback. However, the set would eventually go to Lindenwood 28-26.

In set three Lincoln was able to rebound and lead most of the way. Five straight points served by defensive specialist Erica King helped the team win it 25-20.

The final set again saw Lincoln again let a lead slip away and eventually trail late. The team fought off two set point opportunities then took over on a kill down the line by sophomore Kenzie Cooper and a solo block by freshman middle Cassidy Sanneman to end the match with a 30-28 set four victory. Lincoln is now 9-5 on the year.

Photos attached: #1 team celebration, #2 Cassidy Sanneman block for match point

Stat Totals

Kenzie Cooper 8 kills, 6 points
Kaylyn Hoffert 15 kills, 3 blocks
Mattie Giese 9 kills
Melanie Murray 15 digs, 9 points
Cassidy Sanneman 3 kills, 5 blocks
Erin Rankin 12 points, 10 digs
Abbi Buelow 5 digs, 30 set assists
Elysa Smith 3 kills, 3 blocks
Erica King 6 points, 5 digs
Brighton Robbins 10 digs, 3 points


LC Coach Mark Tippett: "We did not exactly bring our 'A' game tonight, but we were able to battle through and find ways to win. Our serving was very inconsistent, and Lindenwood played very well defensively.

Cassidy Sanneman blocks for match point

"They made us work for every point which is the kind of challenge we need to continue to improve. I look for us to be more focused behind the line the next time we play. "

[Mark Tippett]