LA VERNE, CA – The University of La Verne volleyball team reverse swept the Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens, 3-2, Tuesday night. Rightside
Alanna Jones jumped to new heights and hit a .400, with 11 kills, three block assists and three digs.
The Sagehens struck first, the first two sets finishing decisively in their favor, 25-22, 25-17. The Leopards refused to admit defeat and battled in the third. Jones started swinging early, and the Sagehens were forced to answer. Jones is no stranger to a high hitting percentage. The junior from Redondo Beach hit a .600 against Lasell earlier this season and her eleven kills against Pomona was just shy of her earlier season high of twelve against Pacific Lutheran. Libero
Morgan Watkins set Jones up for success; the sophomore finished with nine assists. The Leopards took set three, 25-18.
With momentum swinging their way, the Leopards attacked early in the fourth set. Senior outside
Emma Yogan had an impressive seven-point serving run, putting La Verne up 9-3. Freshman setter
Jordyn McCoy connected with senior middle blocker
Zacky Coaston and added to their prospective totals of 24 assists and seven kills on the night. The Leopards took set four, 25-20.
As set five started, La Verne mirrored a steamroller, flattening all in its path. Setter
Malia Capistrano served steadily for four points, allowing the Leopards a quick lead. Capistrano earned herself 15 assists, 12 digs, and an ace on the night. Back to back errors from the Sagehens and decisive kills from senior outside
Lauren Gott, solidified the Leopards victory. Gott led the team in points scored with 16.5, in kills with 14, and in digs with 21. She also earned three block assists, and a service ace. The Leopards earned the victory, final score 15-6.
The Leopards are back in action on October 9 facing the Babson College Beavers at home at 6 p.m.
