PORTLAND, Ore. – Walla Walla University Women's Volleyball earned a straight-set victory over Warner Pacific University on Saturday evening in Cascade Collegiate Conference action, defeating the Knights 25-20, 25-19, 25-21.
The Wolves established an efficient offensive rhythm from the start, finishing the match with 41 kills and a .309 team hitting percentage.
Walla Walla opened the match with 14 kills and a .281 hitting percentage to take the first set, 25-20. The Wolves continued to control the pace in the second set, hitting .310 while limiting Warner Pacific's offensive opportunities to take a 2-0 lead with a 25-19 victory.
Walla Walla saved its strongest offensive performance for the third set. The Wolves recorded 15 kills while hitting .333, maintaining their composure as the Knights battled to stay within reach. Walla Walla closed out the set 25-21 to complete the sweep.
Femke Eising led the Wolves with a match-high 11 kills. Sahara Browning added nine kills while hitting .368 and recorded nine digs. Kienna Stepper contributed six kills, two blocks and a .417 hitting percentage, while Lauren Moody added two kills and two blocks in the middle.
Kylee Stinger and Savannah Saragosa shared setting responsibilities, combining for 22 assists. Keani Kahele led Walla Walla defensively with nine digs.
"Tonight's win was a team effort," Head Coach Don Hepker said. "Everyone got to play and we had solid contributions from all over the court. We were able to get our middles involved early, and both Kienna and Lauren had dominating performances."
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The Wolves return home to host Northwest University and The Evergreen State College on Sept. 18 and 19. Those games will be hosted at Walla Walla Community College.
