Columbia, Mo. – The Cougar volleyball team played on their home court tonight in the Arena of Southwell Complex for the first time in 2020. Columbia hosted the Bluejays of Tabor College in a non-conference match-up. Columbia swept the visiting squad 3-0 to move to 4-1 on the season.

COLUMBIA COLLEGE (4-1) VS TABOR COLLEGE (3-3)
Set 1: Columbia 25 | Tabor 13
The Cougars set the tone early and carried it throughout the match. Their high energy play led to a nine-point advantage midway through the first set before claiming the win.

Set 2: Columbia 25 | Tabor 16
Sidney Branson's six kills in the set matched the entire Bluejay roster as the Cougars cruised to the win with 14 kills.

Set 3: Columbia 25 | Tabor 15
An 8-2 run helped the Cougars easily take the three-set win. Columbia hit .257 in the third set with 14 kills while holding the visitors to just six kills again.

LEADERS
DIGS: Jaqueline Silva - 15
ASSISTS: Luisa Ferreira - 38
KILLS: Sidney Branson - 19
ACES: Olivia Skipworth - 2
BLOCKS: Ellie Crede - 5

UP NEXT... 
The Cougars are idle until next Tuesday, September 22 when they host the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy (formerly known as St. Louis College of Pharmacy) to open up American Midwest Conference play. Game time is scheduled for 7 p.m. in the Arena of Southwell Complex.