SAN DIEGO - The Point Loma volleyball team has not dropped a set in over two weeks. Today, the Sea Lions ran their winning streak to four matches with a three-set sweep of Holy Names in Golden Gym. (Oct. 16)
 
Three freshmen led the offense. Grace Hicks moved from the middle to the right side last week, and today she posted a career-high with 12 kills to lead the Sea Lions. Claire Smith, who also recently moved positions, posted six kills in just 12 swings. Torina Hommes added eight kills, as the freshmen trio combined for 26 of the Sea Lions' 44 kills.  Madie Fox also chipped in with six kills and Cara Keturakis had 35 assists. Courtney Dyer paced the team with 22 digs and Tate Duane had four blocks.
 
Team Records
Point Loma (11-6, 7-2 PacWest), Holy Names (2-13, 1-8 PacWest)
 
PacWest Implications
The win keeps PLNU into a tie with Hawaii Hilo and Hawaii Pacific for third place in the PacWest standings. Chaminade (9-0) and Azusa Pacific (7-0) remain in first and second, respectively. The loss keeps HNU at the bottom of the conference standings.
 
Words from coach Jonathan Scott and the student-athletes

 
Scoring Summary
Set 1: PLNU 25, HNU 16
Set 2: PLNU 25, HNU 14
Set 3: PLNU 25, HNU 13
 
News and Notes
> Hicks was the only student-athlete on either team with double-digit kills (12)
> Courtney Dyer had 12 digs in the opening set, and now ranks second in the PacWest with 5.46 digs per set
> This was the third straight opponent PLNU has held below a .100 hitting percentage
> Point Loma outblocked HNU 10-2
> The Sea Lions doubled up the Hawks points (58-29)
 
Up Next
Point Loma will be at home against this Friday, Oct. 18 to host Azusa Pacific on the team's annual Dig Pink Night. The match will start at 7 p.m.