No. 14 Colorado College defeated Hardin-Simmons University and Lawrence University on Saturday to secure a 4-0 record in the 2022 Pikes Peak Challenge.
 
"This weekend provided many opportunities and we had to figure out how to win in each of those opportunities," head coach Sharon Dingman said
 
The Tigers defeated HSU in four sets, 25-20, 21-25, 25-19, 27-25. The second set of the match against the Cowgirls was the only blemish on an otherwise perfect weekend for CC.
 
Junior outside hitter Keeley Kandziora led the charge for the Tigers with 14 kills on 23 attacks for a .435 hitting percentage, while junior outside hitter Izzy Lipacis had 16 kills on 49 attacks.
 
Sophomore middle hitters Steph Brown and Kaylie Stuteville each recorded seven kills in the Tiger victory over Hardin Simmons. CC recorded 5 blocks in the match
 
Gabby Jones led the charge for the Cowgirls with 12 kills on 22 attacks while Ali Meyer recorded 18 assists.
 
Colorado College then defeated Lawrence University in straight sets, 25-21, 25-12, 25-11, to maintain their undefeated match record.
 
Lipacis once again led the charge for the Tigers with 14 kills on 31 attacks for a .258 hitting percentage. Junior setter Jenny Jenks recorded 27 assists.
 
Freshman outside hitter Carolyn Dormady had an impressive showing in her fourth collegiate match with 11 kills on 23 attacks and just three errors.
 
The Vikings were led by Kylie Naylor and Callista Lo, who recorded four kills apiece
 
CC will return to action next Friday in Reid Arena for the 2022 Colorado College Invitational against the Illinois Institute of Technology.
 
2022 Pikes Peak Challenge All-Tournament Team
 
Tournament Most Valuable Player – Peyton Hummel, Colorado College
 
"It was fun to watch Peyton Hummel play with intention and grit," Dingman said. "Being out only senior, we depend on her a lot and she demonstrates why we should."
 
Isabella Lipacis – Colorado College
Kaylie Stuteville – Colorado College
Jenny Jenks – Colorado College
Gabby Jones – Hardin-Simmons
Alicia Becerra – Hardin-Simmons
Jessica Liddle – John Carroll
Cassi Calamunci – John Carroll
Alexie Pryd – UW-Superior
Dana Mestey – Lawrence