Blazers Overpower Oles

09/26/2007

The College of Saint Benedict volleyball team (3-1 MIAC, 10-4 overall) defeated the St. Olaf Oles 3-0 with game scores of 30-23, 30-22, and 30-26. The Blazers grabbed their third consecutive conference win as they swept the Oles in Northfield, Minn. The three-game match also marked the Blazers’ seventh victory in a row.

CSB received contributions from everyone on the floor in its over St. Olaf. As a team, the Blazers recorded a .228 hitting percentage and held the Oles to just .029 hitting for the match.

First-year right side Amber Wortz (Fairfax, Minn. / G-F-W HS) led CSB with a .462 hitting percentage on seven kills. Wortz complemented her effective hitting with an impressive defensive night as she recorded seven blocks. Sophomore outside hitter Emma Jaynes (Hibbing, Minn. / Hibbing HS) finished with a double-double of 12 kills and 14 digs. Jaynes also recorded a .417 hitting percentage. Sophomore setter Beth Hanson (Fairbault, Minn. / Bethlehem Academy) tallied 29 set-assists and 10 digs to complete the double-double as well.

The Blazers are next in action at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 28 when they take on St. Mary’s in Winona, Minn.

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Peter Banick, CSB Athletic Media Relations Student Assistant

Athletic Department
College of Saint Benedict
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