NEWBERG, Ore. — Hot off a win against Whitworth the game before, the George Fox Women's Volleyball team kept the momentum rolling with a clean sweep of Linfield.   

How It Happened
Though the Bruins got off to a slow start, that didn't hold them down for long.  After hanging within a couple of points of Linfield through the first part of the set, the Bruins got on a roll and scored five unanswered to take the lead and grab the momentum.  This momentum carried them through the middle half of the set, after which they pushed ahead for another streak of five that ultimately proved too much for Linfield to best, granting George Fox a 25-21 victory in the first set.      

The second set was also a tale of waiting to pounce for the Bruins.  The Bruins remained even with the Wildcats for most of the set, then went on a run of seven unanswered to grab a big lead late in the set.  Though Linfield tried to battle back, the momentum was gone, and the scoreboard was not in their favor, leading to the loss of a second straight set by a score of 25-15.  

Looking for a sweep, the Bruins came out swinging in the final set, quickly building a cushion that they looked to use to keep the Wildcats down.  However, Linfield had other ideas, rattling off six unanswered to get right back in the set.  The Bruins would have none of it and quickly responded with points of their own to take a decisive lead and win the set by a score of 25-20
           

Top Performers
Kassandra Staton led the way for the Bruins offensively, collecting 10 kills over the course of the three sets.  Emily Blagg wasn't too far behind, contributing eight to the effort as well.  Along with the scorers, Kennedy Kibby recorded 27 assists to keep the ball in the hands of the big hitters.  Defensively, Staton and Blagg recorded two blocks each, while Piper Harrop had 19 digs to keep the ball in the air.       

Coach's Thoughts
"Linfield is a young team with some great players, and they tested us tonight," Bruin head coach Emily Davis said, "I was proud of our team for sticking together and battling back."

What It Means
The Bruins move to 8-4 overall and 4-1 in conference, and hope to keep the good vibes against Lewis and Clark.     

What Happens Next
The Bruins hit the court tomorrow against Lewis and Clark in Portland at 6:00 p.m.