Date: September 6, 2023

Location: Creston, IA

Final Score: Northeast Community College 3 - Southwestern Community College 0

Set Scores:

• Set 1: Northeast Community College 25, Southwestern Community College 11
• Set 2: Northeast Community College 25, Southwestern Community College 17
• Set 3: Northeast Community College 25, Southwestern Community College 9

Key Performers:

• Blocks: Hallica Warren-Anderson (SWCC) - 3
• Digs: Emily Strait (SWCC) - 12
• Assists: Beatriz Goncalves (SWCC) - 8
• Aces: Meredith Gettings (SWCC) - 2

Coach Taylor Shipley reflected on the match, emphasizing the importance of consistent communication and energy for Southwestern Community College. She noted improvements in the team's serve receive but mentioned that maintaining high energy levels, especially when the opponent, Northeast, took the lead, was a challenge. She praised Northeast's consistency and error-free performance, acknowledging that errors plagued Southwestern's side of the net. Shipley viewed this match as a valuable learning experience, highlighting the significance of consistency in all aspects of the game.

Malori Leonard, expressed a positive outlook, recognizing that the team showed improvement during the game. She acknowledged that there were moments of struggle but believed that this experience would benefit the team in the long run, helping them come back stronger in future matches.

Sophie Lyle emphasized the team's determination and resilience. She pointed out that losing a game doesn't equate to defeat, but giving up does. Lyle believed that the team had more potential and expressed a shared sentiment among the players that they could have pushed harder in the match.

Despite the outcome, Southwestern Community College's volleyball team remained motivated to continue improving and striving for their full potential in the upcoming matches and throughout the season.