- The Raiders celebrate yet another point over Briar Cliff on Wednesday night. The team has reason to celebrate, as they remain undefeated with a 28-0 record.
The Raiders beat Briar Cliff 3-1 (24-26, 25-20, 25-20, 25-23) Wednesday, Oct. 20, to improve to 28-0 (12-0) on the season.
Senior Hillary Hanno dominated the contest with 20 kills and 13 digs to earn a double-double. Sophomore Kate Buyert registered 11 kills and led Northwestern with five blocks. Junior Rylee Hulstein scraped up 21 digs and senior Kaitlin Beaver set up 44 assists.
Last Friday, Oct. 15, the Lady Raiders took home a win from Morningside, 3-1 (25-23, 25-19, 17-25, 25-13).
Hanno and Hulstein had 12 and 10 kills, respectively. Beaver added seven kills and lofted up 39 assists. The Raiders were stone walls, tallying 18 blocks, with nine coming from senior Bobbie jean Rich. Sophomore Jaci Moret registered 10 digs.
NW beat Midland 3-0 and Hastings 3-1 at home on Oct. 8 and 9 and also picked up a win at Dakota Wesleyan on Oct. 12, 3-0.