Conway, Ark. – The Columbia College women's volleyball team picked up a road sweep against Central Baptist (Ark.). With the win, the Cougars have clinched a top-four seed in the American Midwest Conference Tournament. Columbia can be the 2, 3 or 4-seed.
Columbia def. Central Baptist, 3-0
Set 1: Columbia 25 | Central Baptist 19
The momentum was on the Cougar's side initially, as the Cougars scored the first five points. The Mustangs fought back to within two points (16-14), but Columbia scored six-of-the-next-seven points to take control of the set and cruise to the six-point set win.
Set 2: Columbia 25 | Central Baptist 17
The two teams were tied at 11-11 when the Cougars scored five-straight to take a 16-11 advantage. Central Baptist got back within three at 18-15, but the Cougars outscored the Mustangs 7-2 the rest of the set.
Set 3: Columbia 25 | Central Baptist 12
The Cougars and Mustangs split the first 10 points until Columbia scored eight-straight points and 12 of 13 points. The rest of the set was never in doubt.
Leaders:
Digs: Alizea Garza (CBC) - 14
Assists: Luisa Ferreira (CC) – 33
Kills: Sidney Branson (CC) - 11
Aces: Katie Pani (CC)/Lusia Ferreira (CC)/Ellie Rockers (CC) - 2
Blocks: Bailee Ulery (CC)/Chandee Wesley (CBC) - 3
Up Next:
Columbia travels back to Arkansas on Friday, April 2, to face Lyon in the final regular-season contest of the season. The first serve is set for 6:30 p.m.