Lynx Volleyball Wins in three

[October 06, 2017] 

On Wednesday evening, the Lincoln College Volleyball team downed the visiting Lindenwood-Belleville University JV in three sets to run their record to 13-7 on the season.

Set one was a close battle from start to finish. Both teams traded side outs in the early going which led to numerous tie scores all the way up to 21-21. At that point, a kill by sophomore middle hitter Elysa Smith (Metamora) gave LC the lead and sent junior defensive specialist Melanie Murray (Chicago) behind the service line. Murray would deliver thee points in row to end the set 25-21. During her run of serves, Murray was aided by a kill from sophomore right side Mikayla Siebert (Mackinaw) and a back row attack kill from sophomore outside hitter Kaylyn Hoffert (Lincoln) which followed a diving, pancake save from Murray.

In set two, the Lady Lynx were able to limit their errors and tighten up their defense enough to build an early lead. The most significant run of points came behind the serve of sophomore setter Jenna Weller (Salt Fork). Weller ran off eight points in a row to give Lincoln a 16-7 lead. Once in command, LC cruised to a 25-15 set win.

Set three saw Lincoln maintain a two to three point lead most of the way and go on to end the match with a 25-20 victory. Freshman outside hitter Maddie Malinowski (Bloomington) finished with a team high 11 kills. Sophomore Mattie Giese (Highland Park) and Hoffert had seven kills each and Elysa Smith had six. Melanie Murray led the team in digs with 12, while libero Megan Gilliam (Waterloo) was just behind her with 11. Freshman Ciara Yon (Granite City) had seven digs and served four points. Setter Jenna Weller led the team in set assists (19) and service points (10).

Lincoln Coach Mark Tippett was again pleased with his team’s effort. “We seem to be in the habit of making a few unforced errors early in matches then cleaning things up later on,” he said. “Fortunately, our passing off of serve receive has been very good and our defense has been strong, so we have avoided getting ourselves into too much trouble.”

Lincoln will travel to Rockford, IL this weekend for matches at Rock Valley College. LC will take on RVC Friday two evening then play two more matches at the RVC Invite on Saturday.

[Mark Tippett
Lincoln College
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