MCPHERSON, Kansas – The Lady Tigers snapped a 20-game losing streak dating back to March last year. This win was extra special for the ladies as it was the first win of the season, first conference win of the season, and did this all in front of Alumni and Friends for Homecoming.

The Lady Tigers have been itching for a win and have been showing some positive signs over the past couple of weeks. The hard work would not be in vain as they won 3-2 over the Science & Arts Drovers.

Sets
Tigers would cruise to a 25-15 victory in set one dominating the floor from start to finish. Set 2 the Drovers would have the quick start and despite erasing large deficits twice the Drovers walk away with a 25-17 win to tie the match 1-1.

Set 3 the Drovers had the early momentum and up 13-9, but not before the Lady Tigers went on a 7-0 run to give them the 16-13 lead. After the momentum shift the Tigers took care of business and closed on a 9-6 run to take the set 25-19 and put the match 2-1 Tigers.

Tigers and Drovers had their most back and forth match of the night in set 4 in which the Drovers would sneak a set win with a late comeback to force a 5^th set. For the 2^nd time in conference play the Tigers would find themselves in a decisive 5^th set. Lady Tigers wouldn't disappoint the home crowd as they win 15-11 to secure the 1^st win of the season.

Up Next
Tigers remain at home and will start the 2^nd half of conference play, taking on OPSU Aggies. Game time is 7:00 p.m. Oct. 8.

Central Christian College Quotes
Head Coach Rick Hughes
"It was great to play in front of a great crowd! The energy in the room was FANtastic!"
"Proud of our team and all the work they continue to put in. Our group is really starting to play well in our system and executing game plans is what we continue to improve on."
"Great conference win for us!"