Prince and Turner lead volleyball team over Trine in three sets

Freshman Brittany Prince and junior Allison Turner each posted 16 kills to lead the Olivet College volleyball team to a three-set victory over Trine (Ind.) University, 25-17, 25-22, 25-22, this evening at The Cutler Event Center in Olivet.

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Prince and Turner lead volleyball team over Trine in three sets
September 23, 2016

OLIVET, Mich. – Freshman Brittney Prince and junior Allison Turner each posted 16 kills to lead the Olivet College volleyball team to a three-set victory over Trine (Ind.) University in a Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) match this evening at The Cutler Event Center in Olivet.

THE BASICS
Final Score: Olivet def. Trine 25-17, 25-22, 25-22
Location: The Cutler Event Center; Olivet, Mich.
Records: Olivet 6-7 overall, 2-3 MIAA; Trine 2-13 overall, 2-4 MIAA

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • After a 3-3 tie in the first set, the Comets scored six straight points – two aces by junior Courtney Cronkright and two kills each from Prince and freshman Madelyn Notenbaum – to go up by six points, 9-3. The eight-point margin of victory was the largest lead of the set.
  • The Thunder held a 4-3 lead in the second set. Olivet then put the next three points on the scoreboard to take a 6-4 lead. The Comets never trailed for the rest of the set.
  • In the third set, Trine had a four point advantage, 10-6. Olivet battled back to tie the set at 14-14 and 15-15 before taking a 19-15 lead. The Thunder scored four consecutive points to create a 19-19 deadlock. The Comets answered with two straight points for a 21-19 lead. Trine responded with a 3-0 run to go up 22-21. Olivet ended the set on a 4-0 run to win the set and match.

FOR THE COMETS

  • Olivet finished the match with 53 kills, 23 errors on 128 attacks for a .234 hitting percentage.
  • Turner hit at a .522 clip, as she had 16 kills with four errors on 23 attacks.
  • Prince had a .294 attack percentage.
  • Freshman Morgan Champion joined them in double figures with 10 kills.
  • Senior Danielle Bearden dished out a match-high 44 set assists.
  • Senior Mona Hinamanu led all players with 15 digs.

FOR THE THUNDER

  • Shannon Scott recorded a team-high seven kills.
  • Samantha Ihrie had a team-best 18 set assists.
  • Rhylee Beshears registered a team-leading 13 digs.

BEYOND THE BOX SCORE

  • Tonight's win for the Comets snapped a four-match losing streak against Trine.
  • The last time Olivet swept the Thunder in three sets was Nov. 1, 2004.

UP NEXT

  • The Comets will rest tonight and travel to play Saint Mary's (Ind.) College tomorrow at noon.