SALEM, Ore. – The Corban University volleyball team accomplished something they hadn't been able to do since 2011 on Friday night, defeating the Beacons in four sets 25-21, 25-12, 14-25, 25-15. The win broke a five-match losing streak in the series.
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Corban came out swinging, making just two attack errors in the first set as they hit .421. The Warriors rolled in the second set as well as the Beacons hit a -.207 with just two kills.
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NCU responded well after the intermission, roaring back with an 11-point win in the third set. The Beacons collected a match-high 14 kills while holding Corban to their worst hitting of the evening with seven kills and seven errors on 50 swings.
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Unfortunately for the road team, the Warriors sealed the deal in set four, committing just two errors to claim their first win over the Beacons since October 28, 2011.
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The Beacons (4-8, 2-7 CCC) were led by
Cassidy Winters (pictured), a bright spot on a dark evening with 13 kills, hitting .393 with a team-high four blocks.
Chandler Gabrio added 11 kills and a pair of service aces.
Alyssa Dorr punched in another double-double with 34 assists and 11 digs, also adding four blocks.
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Corban (5-11, 2-7) was led off the bench by Claire Bailey with a match-high 14 kills. Haley Meili led all players with 36 assists and 17 digs while Miah Smith added seven kills and a team-best three blocks.
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NCU returns to action on Saturday night, heading back to Eugene to take on Walla Walla University in a non-conference match at 7:45 p.m.