The Dordt University volleyball team earned a straight-set victory over Briar Cliff (25–19, 25–22, 25–20) Wednesday night at De Witt Gym, using a combination of balance, timely runs, and steady defense to move to 16–6 overall and 7–4 in GPAC play.
Box Score (PDF)
The opening set featured nine ties and four lead changes before the Defenders surged ahead midway through the frame. A string of kills from
Laney Wolfswinkel and
Haley Kuperus turned an 8–8 tie into a multi-point cushion. Wolfswinkel finished the set with several powerful swings on the outside, while Kuperus connected for three kills down the stretch to close out the 25–19 win.
Set two was another back-and-forth battle, with Dordt rallying from a 9–4 deficit after a timeout. The Defenders responded with a 6–1 run behind aggressive serving and quick transitions, punctuated by kills from Kuperus, Wolfswinkel, and
Myra Carlson. A pair of
Carlee Jackson service aces late in the frame helped Dordt seize control before
Ellie Dokter's kill secured the 25–22 result.
In the third, Dordt raced out to an early 6–2 advantage with Carlson and Kuperus providing a spark at the net. Wolfswinkel continued her strong play with five kills in the final set, including the winner off a Jackson assist to finish the sweep. Dordt never trailed after the opening points, closing out the match on a
Haley Kuperus kill for the 25–20 decision.
BY THE NUMBERS
- Kills: Dordt 49 | Briar Cliff 24
- Attack Efficiency: Dordt .199 | Briar Cliff .079
- Digs: Dordt 66 | Briar Cliff 51
- Blocks: Dordt 2.0 | Briar Cliff 7.0
Dordt Leaders
NEXT
Dordt will host Midland on Saturday, October 18 at 5pm.
