Kristin Henning recorded 14 kills in 14 swings in C of I win
Henning Goes 14-for-14 in C of I Victory over Warner Pacific
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CALDWELL, Idaho - Kristin Henning set a College of Idaho school record with 14 kills in 14 swings, as the Lady Yotes opened up their home season with a dominating 25-15, 25-5, 25-17 victory over Warner Pacific in the J.A. Albertson Activities Center.
The win for the Coyotes (4-6, 1-2 CCC) extended their school record home court win streak to 37 in a row - dating back to the 2005 season.
Henning had six kills in the Set 1 win, added three in Set 2, and spiked five more balls in the finale, as the Coyotes handed the Knights (4-1, 2-1) their first loss of the season. The junior broke the school record attack percentage of .813 (minimum of ten kills) - set by Miranda Harris in 1994. She nearly set a new NAIA record, but needed 15 swings to qualify (the national record is .913).
After the Set 1 win, the Yotes set a new rally-scoring record by allowing just five points by WP in Set 2. Leading 6-3, The C of I rattled off 19 of the final 21 points - thanks to the play of freshman opposite Megan Spinks, who had eight of her career high 11 kills in the frame and hit .786 for the night.
Naomi Reimer had a great all around night in the win - recording five kills, 24 assists, 11 digs, and two aces, while Sarah Buhler added eight kills and six digs. The Lady Yotes had a 46-17 edge in total kills and recorded eight team blocks, without allowing the Knights a stuff.
Leah Gradwohl had seven kills and Samantha Kolakowski had 17 assists for the Knights - who dropped their 22nd straight match to the Lady Yotes.
The C of I returns to the court tomorrow night, hosting Cascade College at 7 p.m.