Volleyball sweeps Holy Names in three-set win

Following their head coaches’ 500th win, volleyball takes another win.

Amanda Frese, Managing Editor • November 6, 2021

Volleyball sweeps Holy Names in three-set win

Photo courtesy of Natalie Hernandez//THE CHIMES

Volleyball took the Holy Names University Hawks in a three-set sweep at Chase Gymnasium on Nov. 6, 3-0. Reaching 51 total kills, 46 assists and 59 digs, the game proved a deserving win for the Eagles, following head coach Aaron Seltzer’s 500th career win. Throughout the first set (25-23, 24-22, 26-24), Biola hit .295%, following up in the second set by hitting .27% and ending with .289% in the third set.

THE MATCH

Redshirt sophomore outside hitter Madison Beebe dominated the court, leading the team with 17 total kills and scoring an ace for the Eagles during the match. Redshirt sophomore middle blocker Abigail Copeland followed close behind with eight kills, and redshirt sophomore setter Abby Brewster contributed seven kills of her own.

The Eagles showed excellent teamwork during the match, with graduate student setter Vanessa Garcia driving the team, recording 40 assists. Additionally, graduate student libero Sami Hover and Garcia held a strong defense, with Hover making 20 digs and Garcia making 15. Holding the Hawks at bay, redshirt sophomore middle blocker Reagan Tjepkema and Garcia each made two blocks against the Hawks during the game.

This win leaves Biola at a 17-7, 13-3 PacWest Conference standing. Volleyball will head to Fresno Pacific University to face off against the Sunbirds at the FPU Special Events Center on Nov. 12 at 1 p.m. Footage from the match is available on the Biola Athletics website.

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Amanda Frese, Managing Editor

Amanda Frese is a senior journalism major who sends too many exclamation points in all of her texts and loves to make coffee. [email protected] Studying journalism at Biola University has given me so many opportunities — I don't even know where to start. I took classes on magazine writing and public affairs reporting. I interned at the Borgen Project, Pan de Vida and H3R Magazine. I studied in Quito, Ecuador for a semester. I learned about my voice not only as a journalist, but as a person, and how to connect with people. As a senior this year, looking back at my experience at Biola, I remember writing my first article for The Chimes. Thinking that my article was perfect, I submitted it and soon received copious edits from the editors who published it. The Chimes, since my first article, has taught me the importance of growing, adapting and learning from every experience. Whether it is my relationships with my roommates and friends, travelling to a place that feels unfamiliar or interviewing someone for an article, the Chimes taught me the importance of entering into these opportunities with a desire to learn. This year I am excited to be the managing editor for the Chimes. I look forward to continuing to grow as I serve the Chimes staff and the Biola community in this position.