(SAN DIEGO) No. 13 PLNU Volleyball continued its perfect start to the season with a sweep (25-19, 25-23, 25-23) of Hawai'i Hilo on Wednesday night inside Golden Gym, setting up a Battle of the Unbeatens against No. 7 Chaminade on Friday.
 
The win ensures that both Point Loma (22-0 overall, 16-0 PacWest) and Chaminade (24-4, 17-0) will be undefeated heading into Friday night's showdown with first place in the conference standings on the line.
 
On Wednesday, the Sea Lions passed their final test before that long-awaited matchup, taking care of the Vulcans with their 16th sweep of the season.
 
PLNU won the first set after winning the final four points of the stanza, with the last two coming off a Genevieve Hara service ace and kill.
 
Point Loma developed sizable advantages in both the second (20-9) and third (18-10) sets before thwarting a Hilo comeback bid both times with gritty defense.
 
Four Sea Lions reached double digits in kills – Makenna Joyce (12), Sophia Baugh (11), Kira Federico (10) and Abigail Nua (10). Hara nearly made it five with her nine digs.
 
Baugh dished out 30 assists, while Nua led the team with 14 kills.
 
First serve against Chaminade on Friday is scheduled for 6 p.m. in Golden Gym.
 
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