The Colorado College Tigers split matches with the University of St. Thomas Celts and Texas Lutheran Bulldogs on the first day of the SCAC Crossover tournament.
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The Tigers swept the Celts in straight sets 25-16, 25-22, 25-20.
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Junior Outside Hitter
Keeley Kandziora let the charge for the Tigers with 15 kills on 27 attempts for a .407 hitting percentage. Junior Middle Hitter
Isabella Lipacis recorded 13 kills on 22 attempts and led the Tigers with a .545 hitting percentage.
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Setter
Jenny Jenks continued to be a strong performer for the Tigers with 34 assists on 85 attempts in the Tiger Victory.
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CC recorded 4 blocks as a team.
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The Celts were led by Trinity Atkins who earned 6 kills on 17 attempts.
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In the second match of the day, the Tigers fell to the Bulldogs in four sets, 19-25, 27-25, 12-25, 15-25.
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Lipacis recorded 19 kills on 49 attempts while Kandziora earned 15 kills on 43 attempts. Senior Libero
Peyton Hummel had 25 receptions with just one error for a .962 reception percentage and 17 digs.
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The Tigers return to action tomorrow at 12:15 against Southwestern University for Senior Day.
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