CEDARVILLE, Ohio – Cedarville continued its strong start to conference play with a 3–0 sweep of Tiffin in the Callan Athletic Center. Lady Jackets secured the sweep with set victories of 25–18, 25–22, 25–12.
Cedarville (8–2, 3–0 G-MAC) hit an impressive .340 as a team while limiting the Dragons to a .152 attack percentage.
Cam Davenport led the offense with 10 kills and a .600 hitting percentage to go along with seven digs, two blocks, and three service aces.
Janae Heegaard was dominant at the net, finishing with eight kills on .438 efficiency and a team-high five total blocks.
Madelyn Hensley added eight kills and two blocks, while
Cassi Shields recorded 10 kills.
Setter
Kaley Matney directed the offense with 38 assists, and libero
Alivia Rutt anchored the defense with a match-high 20 digs.
The Lady Jackets used a balanced effort in the opening set before pulling away late. Tiffin battled in the second frame, but Cedarville answered key rallies to edge out the 25–22 win.
The hosts then dominated the third, racing to an early lead and closing out the match convincingly.
Quotable: Head Coach Greg Smith
"The team was relaxed and trusted that we can play our game. We can't play up-and-down based on who we are playing. We have to play our game and our volleyball. We have some tough matches coming and we have to be ready to play."
Quotable: Cam Davenport
"Something our team is focusing on is finding joy in the sport and finding joy in each other. No matter who our opponent is, we are locked in on our side, locked in on being good teammates, locked in on executing and doing our roles well. We love and support each other so well, so no matter what the score is we are there for each other. It was a fun match! We are on a good streak now, this is one of the best starts (to the season) we have had in my four years here. It's been fun to play and watch everyone grow."
Five Facts:
- Cedarville improved to 3–0 in G-MAC play.
- The Lady Jackets have now won five straight matches.
- CU posted its third-best team hitting percentage of the season at .340.
- Rutt marks her third-best performance with 20 digs.
- Cedarville tallied eight service aces, led by Davenport and Rutt with three and two respectively.
