Langston, Okla. – The Tigers traveled down to Langston University for a Sooner Athletic Conference matchup with the Lions. Each team came into the game looking to get another conference win under their belt and use it as a confidence booster for the rest of the week.

The Tigers made quick work of the Lions in the first set winning 25-15 using multiple streaks of 5 straight points to run away with the set. The second set would be more of a battle but the Tigers would hold on to win 25-22. The Tigers scored 4 straight points to win the set after being down 21-22 in the set.

Having a 2-0 set lead the Tigers were beaming with confidence and were determined to keep their foot on the gas. They would do exactly this as the Tigers would win the third set 25-22, capping off a dominant night with a 3-0 straight set win.

By the Numbers
The Tigers had 38 kills on 99 attempts with just 21 errors giving them a hitting percentage of .171 for the night.

Tiger Leaders
Kills: Vanatta (13)
Digs: Vanatta (13)
Assists: Smith (12)
Blocks: Sampsell, As. (2)
Aces: Dotter, A. (4)

Coach Quote
Coach Rick Hughes had this to say about the Tigers performance, "It was an enjoyable performance in a very different atmosphere last night. That is probably one of the most energized gyms we have played in this season and not in front of what you would call a "friendly" crowd. Not saying they were mean, just that they were all cheering for the other team. Our Women did a great job of playing volleyball at Langston. We seemed to be very even-keeled and we executed at a high level. It was interesting to talk with the players after the match, some felt they could have done more or played a better match and they found out they were contributing in other areas outside of their focus. This tells me that we are maturing as a team and starting to understand that to compete at this level we have to be well-rounded players. We have to be a team that works hard in all aspects of the game each day. I am proud of the team and their efforts and glad that we were able to ring the bell last night!"

Next Up
The Tigers are back in action Thursday, September 28^th at 7:00PM as they face Southwestern Christian University in another Sooner Athletic Conference matchup. Friday, September 29^th at 7:00PM, the Tigers will go across town to face McPherson College.