Panther Volleyball wins first home conference game 3-0 against Spalding

Playing in their SLIAC opener in front of an energetic home crowd, Principia volleyball moved to 3-0 with a straight set victory over Spalding University. Principia shot out of the gate with pinpoint serving by Sophia Hathaway to grab a 6-0 lead. Prin stayed in control to take game one 25-17. Game two was efficient and effective as the Panthers put down 16 kills of 30 swings to take game two 25-15. Emily Tippetts was on fire in game three killing 8 /9 balls, and the Panthers took the win 25-12.

Inside the Box Score

• Principia hit .280 as a team for the night with only 7% error.

News and Notes

• This was the first straight set win over Spalding University for the Panthers.
• Emily Tippetts led the attack hitting .485 with zero errors, and 16 kills out of 33 swings.
• Mia Gill and Cha Cha Fisher picked up 19 digs and 15 digs respectively.
• Sophia Hathaway served up 5 aces, with zero errors and 23 serves.

They said it

• Coach Sprague told the team, "That was incredible 'team play' – you were all so aware of what was needed, and when."
• "It was unbelievable. Having a crowd like that behind us gave it a big game feel and fired us up to a huge win." - Sophia Hathaway, junior

 
Up Next

• The Panthers are back at it tomorrow morning at Webster University. PC plays Blackburn at 11, and Webster at 1pm.