TURLOCK — The visiting Argonauts gave host Stanislaus State a scare on Friday the 13
th before the Warriors hang-on to beat Notre Dame de Namur in straight sets.
The Warriors have won three straight during the D2 West Region Showcase tournament to improve to 4-2 after the 25-16, 25-16, 26-24 victory at Fitzpatrick Arena.
TOP PERFORMANCES
• Friday's top performer was
Rachel Klopfer, who led all players with 13 kills. She also had seven digs and three assisted blocks.
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Jordon Wilson was part of six blocks, including a solo block. She also had six kills. The Warriors ended up with 15 total blocks on the night.
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Macky Morris chipped in eight kills and
Yisel Perez smacked seven.
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Eyriana Eatmon had 16 assists and 12 digs for a double-double.
Breanna Cannon dished 19 assists.
KEY MOMENTS OF THE MATCH
• In set two, the Warriors scored nine straight points (including eight with Eatmon serving), for a 15-3 lead. Klopfer had four consecutive kills during this stretch.
• After two easy set-wins, the Warriors rolled out to a 9-3 lead in the third. But NDNU rallied to push Stan State. The Argonauts scored 16 of the next 24 points for a 19-17 lead. Two errors and a Wilson ace gave Stanislaus back the lead.
• NDNU tied set three at 20-20 and 24-24 until back-to-back spikes by Klofper and Perez ended the match.
NOTEWORTHY
• All three Stan State matches during the tournament were 3-0 wins.
• The Warriors are having the early positive results despite missing returning All-American
Sierra Adams due to injury.
TOURNAMENT STATUS:
• Stanislaus State could win this pod of the Showcase with a win Saturday evening. The Warriors would be 4-0 if they could beat Holy Names. Every other team already has a loss.
• Two players from this pod will be named, among players from the other five sites, to the overall All-Tournament team.
• Other results from Friday: Sonoma State (2-1 in tournament) dominated Holy Names (0-2), 3-0; Northwest Nazarene (2-1) rallied to beat Notre Dame de Namur, 3-2; and Western Oregon (1-2) posted its first win with a 3-0 win over Holy Names.
UP NEXT
The Warriors conclude their schedule of the D2 West Region Volleyball Showcase on Saturday at 5 p.m. versus Holy Names.
