RIVER FOREST, Ill. -- The North Park University women's volleyball team continued its best start to the season in over 20 years with two more straight set wins over Knox College and Dominican University on Saturday afternoon. The five-straight wins without dropping a single set
In the Vikings' first match of the afternoon, against the Knox Prairie Fire, the team utilized near double-digit service aces (9) while doubling their opponent's kills at 39-19.
North Park's second set showcased the widest score margin at 25-13, but the opening set was something special. Attacking 41 times, 25 of the Vikings' points were scored via 19 kills as NPU attacked at a .341 clip. Additionally, Knox was held to a .052 hitting percentage in the three sets.
Game 1 Quick Hits:
North Park's second match of the night against host Dominican was closer than the first, but the Vikings still enjoyed another straight set win.
Taylor Guy, who was most-recently ranked as Division III volleyball's most consistent hitter, showcased her defensive ability against the Stars. The sophomore from O'Fallon, Illinois totaled six blocks and an ace to help lead the Vikings to victory.
Game 2 Quick Hits:
- Adriana Rodriguez leads NPU with 11 kills and three aces
- Six blocks for Guy, two for Gatta
- 28 assists for Gatta
- Vikings attack at a .257 clip, holding the Stars to .103
What's Next?
North Park (5-0) brings their hot start into College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) action this coming Wednesday, September 15, when they open up league play against North Central College. Tipoff at the NPU Gym is set for 7 p.m.
