Southwestern Sweeps Centenary to Advance to Semifinals

Southwestern Sweeps Centenary to Advance to Semifinals

KERRVILLE, TEXAS. - Three seed Southwestern University bolted out to a 2-0 lead and held on late for a 3-2 victory over sixth-ranked Centenary College in Saturday's second SCAC semifinal match. Official Website | Postgame Interview

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • Southwestern's defense never allowed more than 13 points in the first two sets to secure a two-set lead for the game
  • Southwestern's Kate Mitchell and Piper Sisemore were crucial at the net with 13 kills each
  • The Pirates had 43 kills total in the three sets played

SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

  • Kate Mitchell: 13 kills
  • Jamison Duck: 14 digs, 2 service aces
  • Piper Sisemore: 13 kills, .571 hitting percentage

CENTENARY COLLEGE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

  • Allison Lazewski: .500 hitting percentage
  • Marissa Sandoval: 12 digs, 1 service ace
  • Desiree Frey: 9 digs, 6 kills

NOTABLES

  • Southwestern University advances to the conference finals to face Trinity University for the fifth straight season.

UP NEXT

Southwestern and Trinity will face off in the semi-final game tonight at 6 p.m.