The Mt. San Jacinto College women’s volleyball team will host Mira Costa at 5 p.m. Wednesday on the San Jacinto Campus in their last non-conference match before starting Inland Empire Athletic Conference play.
Mt. San Jacinto enters the match with a 5-7 record following a hard-fought five-set win over Mt. San Antonio College. The Eagles rallied from a 2-1 set deficit, winning the fourth set 25-18 and the decisive fifth set 16-14.
Key contributors in the Mt. SAC victory included Alexie Black, who led the team with 17 kills; Ava Jones with 13 kills; and Daija Malcolm with 10 kills. On defense, Shannon Frary recorded nine kills, one solo block and five block assists. Dini Schultz anchored the all-around effort with 42 assists, 23 digs, and four block assists.
Following the matchup with Mira Costa, Mt. San Jacinto will open Inland Empire Athletic Conference play on Friday against College of the Desert on the road.
CSB Take
The Mt. San Jacinto College women’s volleyball team’s final non-conference match against Mira Costa serves as a critical opportunity to build momentum heading into Inland Empire Athletic Conference play. Strong performances from the Eagles’ key players in recent matches showcase their potential to compete effectively. How well they perform in this tune-up will help set the tone for their conference opener on Friday.
Source: Original report
