Bethel Defeats Avila for Another Conference Sweep
Bethel volleyball sweeps Avila University, holding them to a .021 hitting percentage behind Offerle’s 23 kills and a strong defensive effort.
Bethel College’s volleyball team faced Avila University in conference play. With Avila entering 0–5 in conference and BC standing at 4–1, the Threshers were looking to notch another conference sweep.
The Threshers started strong with 17 kills and only three hitting errors as a team in the first set, winning 25-8. Everyone in Thresher Gym was amazed. Fans couldn’t seem to believe the hammer Bethel put down on them.
Avila couldn’t shake off the loss from the first set, as the Threshers came out strong again with 16 kills and only two hitting errors, hitting .424 as a team. The second set ended 25-9 in Bethel’s favor. Leading the match two sets to none, the third set was filled with longer rallies, but the Threshers came out with the win, 25-17, finishing with a .323 team hitting percentage.
Bethel volleyball held Avila to an impressive .021 hitting percentage as a team, something that doesn’t happen often at the collegiate level.
“I feel like our defense just led to that because we were so efficient on defense and serving. We were able to do whatever we wanted offensively, which for us leads to lots of kills.” Said Abigail Koontz from Newton.
Junior standout Cameron Offerle delivered another stellar performance with 23 kills, 10 digs, 3 blocks, and 1 ace to lead her team to another clean sweep. It seems as though Offerle can’t be stopped. Dalaina Schutte contributed 27 assists and 7 kills, while Elena Vanderweg added 6 assists and 4 aces. Overall, it was a great team win for the Threshers.
“We held Avila to a low hitting percentage by being in the right spots on the court, staying disciplined, and trusting each other to complete our own roles. Just good team effort executed.” Said Head Coach Adrianna Leake.
Bethel volleyball is set to play on Wednesday night, against McPherson College in McPherson. McPherson is currently ranked No. 9 in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes (NAIA). The Threshers will be gearing up for more tough competition ahead.