BELMONT, Calif. - The Point Loma volleyball team put together its most complete match of the season to earn a three-set sweep at Notre Dame de Namur on Friday, Oct. 11.
 
The Sea Lions recorded a .313 hitting percentage in the match and did not hit below .240 in any set. Torina Hommes led PLNU with 11 kills. She had just two errors in 21 swings for a .429 hitting percentage. Jaime Cymbaluk and Madie Fox added nine kills apiece. Cara Keturakis returned to the court and had seven kills on just eight attempts, to go along with 10 digs and her match-high 33 assists.
 
Meanwhile, the Sea Lions held NDNU to a .055 hitting percentage thanks to its aggressive serve and strong defense. PLNU posted 12 aces in the match and did not allow any to the Argonauts. Courtney Dyer led the defensive effort with 15 digs as Point Loma posted 52 digs to NDNU's 36.  No Argonaut had over five kills in the match.
 
PLNU was also able to see Ashlynn Fresques return to the court for the first time this year. The senior from Sacramento had a pair of digs and served the Sea Lions' last two points of the second set.
 
Team Records
Point Loma (9-6, 5-2 PacWest), Notre Dame de Namur (2-12, 1-6 PacWest)
 
PacWest Implications
The win moves PLNU a half-game in front of Biola (5-3) for the fifth spot in the PacWest standings. Chaminade (8-0) and Azusa Pacific (5-0) remain atop the conference rankings with perfect records in PacWest play. NDNU fell to 1-6 in the league.
 
Words from coach Jonathan Scott
On the match: "I am very excited and happy that we finally had a complete match. We controlled it from the beginning, we did not let up, and we finished strong in all three sets."
 
On the 12 aces: "We have been talking a lot about putting pressure on the other team, and that is one way of doing it. Twelve is a very good number."
 
On Cara Keturakis returning to the court: "Claire Smith did a great job in Cara absence, and we are very excited to have her take over and run the show for a very long time, but it is definitely nice having Cara back, and she did a great job tonight."
 
Scoring Summary
Set 1: PLNU 25, NDNU 12
Set 2: PLNU 25, NDNU 14
Set 3: PLNU 25, NDNU 13
 
News and Notes
> Hommes has posted double-digit kills in three straight, and four of the last five matches
> Cara Keturakis returned to the lineup after a two-match absence
> The 12 aces were a season-high, and just the second time this year PLNU has posted double figures in aces
> Point Loma has played just three sets in 11 of 15 matches (7-4)
 
Up Next
Point Loma will be back in action tomorrow at Dominican. The Sea Lions will face the Penguins at 7 p.m. in San Rafael, Calif.