NIACC splits pair of matches
Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | T |
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North Iowa Area Community College | 23 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 19 | 3 |
Highland Community College - Illinois | 25 | 13 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 2 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | T |
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North Iowa Area Community College | 9 | 9 | 12 | 0 |
Parkland College | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. - The NIACC volleyball team opened its season Friday by splitting a pair of matches at the Battle In The Dells Showcase.
NIACC dropped a 3-0 decision to top-ranked and defending NJCAA Division II national champion Parkland College, which won 25-9, 25-9, 25-12.
The Lady Trojans stopped Highland CC (Illinois) 3-2 by the scores of 23-25, 25-13, 22-25, 25-22, 19-17.
"We changed opening tournaments this year to be able to see top-quality teams," NIACC coach Chris Brandt said. "That was delivered as we played top-ranked Parkland. It was a great learning day and we are excited to see what they can to (Saturday) when we face another challenging day."
For the Lady Trojans on Friday, sophomore Brooke Greenwood led the way with 17 kills. They also received 11 kills and 13 digs from sophomore Amanda Borden and 11 kills and nine digs from freshman Shelby Heston.
Also for the Lady Trojans, Connor Gauch had 18 digs and nine ace serves, Sammi Hyde had 35 digs and Sydney Roush had 45 assists, 13 digs and three ace serves and Becca Konz had nine kills.
On Saturday, the Lady Trojans play Glen Oaks Community College (Michigan) at 10 a.m. and take on No. 3 (NJCAA Division II) Owens Community College (Ohio) at noon.
Notes - It was the first time in the Brandt era, which started in 2010, that the Lady Trojans have played Parkland and Highland CC (Ill.) ... It will also be the first time that the Lady Trojans under Brandt will have played Glen Oaks and Owens ... Greenwood has 144 career kills ... Borden has 79 career kills and 51 career digs ... Konz has 106 career kills.
Team Stats
North Iowa Area Community College
Highland Community College - Illinois
Game Statistics | North Iowa Area Community College | Highland Community College - Illinois |
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Hitting % | .137 | .000 |
Blocks | 1.0 | 1.0 |
Digs | 74 | 45 |
Aces | 15 | 9 |
Parkland College
Game Statistics | North Iowa Area Community College | Parkland College |
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Hitting % | -.203 | .383 |
Blocks | 1.0 | 13.0 |
Digs | 27 | 31 |
Aces | 0 | 9 |