Lady Lynx Volleyball splits matches at Roosevelt

[October 23, 2018] 

The Lincoln College Women’s Volleyball team went 1-1 at the Roosevelt University Invitational Triangular on Saturday. LC started the day with a win over the St. Louis College of Pharmacy Eutectics then dropped their second match against the host school, the Roosevelt Lakers.

Against SLCOP, junior middle hitter Elysa Smith (Metamora) led the way for LC with eight kills and seven blocks. Fellow junior Mikayla Seibert (Mackinaw) also turned in a strong performance in the win, contributing seven kills, four digs and four blocks. Smith and Seibert’s outstanding play helped their team pull off a three-set sweep of the Eutectics by scores of 25-20, 25-14, and 26-24.

“We played a very consistent game against St. Louis,” said LC head coach Mark Tippett. “Our defense was solid and we did a nice job of adjusting to our opponent’s style of play.”

In the final match of the day, Lincoln faced Roosevelt University. LC got off to a strong start in the match, going up 6-2, but an eight-to-four run in favor of Roosevelt resulted in a tie score at 10-10.

From that point on, Roosevelt’s offensive pressure and serving strength kept Lincoln off balance and unable to put together any sustained momentum.

Roosevelt took set one 25-21 then ran away with set two to win it 25-15. In set three, the Lady lynx regrouped and again got off to a strong start by winning the first five points. However, after Roosevelt was able to earn a side out, the Lakers quickly regained control and eventually erased LC’s lead. RU then pushed ahead to win the set 25-21 and end the match.

“Roosevelt played very well today,” said Coach Tippett. “We battled them all the way and made them earn what they got for sure. Some days, a team just has your number and you have to tip your hat then move on,” he added.

The outcome of the day kept LC at two games above .500 at 15-13.

Next up for the Lady Lynx will be their final home match of the season. Lincoln will host Knox College on Tuesday, October 23rd at 6:30 PM.

[Mark Tippett
Lincoln College
Sports Information]