Northwest University Volleyball Named Team of the Week
LA GRANDE, Ore. –The Northwest University volleyball team has been named the “Team of the Week” for November 13-19, the Cascade Collegiate Conference announced.
The Eagles defeated Reinhardt University of Waleska, Ga., in the 2017 NAIA volleyball championships opening round 3-0 (25-16, 25-16, 25-12) to advance to the final site for the first time in school history.
As a team Northwest hit .363 with Mattie Johnson leading the way with 13 kills and a .500 hitting percentage. Sarah Warner added 9 kills hitting .421 with Morgan Pilon registering a match high 32 assists. CCC Libero of the Year Alysanne Van Dyke led all players with 13 digs.
Northwest (23-8, 15-5 CCC) will next play at the NAIA Championships final site in Sioux City Iowa Nov. 28-Dec. 2. The Eagles will first take on No. 13 ranked Missouri Baptist in pool play.