Warner (6-7, 2-0 TSC) at Webber International (9-3, 3-0 TSC)
Wednesday, September 19th, 7 p.m.
Babson Park, Fla.
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Headlines:
- Polk County rivals go head-to-head to remain unbeaten in conference play.
- The Royals have won five of their last six after a 1-6 start to the season.
- The Warriors have won five of their last six, and have won four straight at home.
- Webber International has won its last eight contests against TSC opponents.
- Warner has faced five teams that are ranked or receiving votes in the latest NAIA Coaches’ Top 25 Poll.
Inside the Numbers:
- The Royals have posted a team hitting percentage of .200 or better in three of their last five games.
- The Warriors have posted 24 total blocks in their last three matches, and have 206 digs in those 11 sets.
- Warner ranks first in The Sun Conference in digs per set at 17.8, and are led by Andrea Lorenz at 5.7. Her 35 digs against McPherson are the most in a single game by a TSC player this season.
- Nayrelis Pantoja Santos has four 20+ dig matches, and averages five per set.
Who to Watch:
- Breeanna Navaro of Warner has 624 kills, 385 digs, and 138 total blocks in her four-year career. She opened her senior season with five straight 10+ kill matches, and had a season-best 14 against McPherson.
- Emily Bowen of Webber International is averaging 2.71 kills per set, and 2.19 digs per set. Twice this season, she’s posted 15 kills in a match.
Quotables:
" The Webber/Warner rivalry can be felt all over both campuses. It’s like it’s a prerequisite for both schools in order to become a Warrior or Royal that the Webber/Warner game be the most important game of the season. It’s always like the championship of the world when both schools play each other. This year, the Warner Volleyball team has done really well for themselves in preseason and in the first few weeks of regular season play. I believe the match will be a great litmus test for both teams as we continue through the challenge that is women’s volleyball."
– Lindsey Martin, Head Coach, Webber International
“Webber is always a tough opponent and I enjoy the fight it brings out in both of our teams. We need to play efficiently; that's always our goal when we step on the court - that means being efficient with our swings, sets, serves and defensive positioning.”
– Chrissy Moskovits, Head Coach, Warner