CLAREMONT, Calif. — Pomona-Pitzer women’s volleyball split its matches Saturday at Voelkel Gymnasium, defeating Whitman 3-1 before falling to Pacific Lutheran 1-3 in the final day of the Whittier Invite. The Sagehens improved to 6-3 on the season with the pair of contests.
Win Over Whitman
Pomona-Pitzer secured a 3-1 victory against Whitman with set scores of 25-17, 25-22, 22-25, and 25-17. The Sagehens jumped ahead early in the first set with a decisive 6-0 run featuring five aces from Corrina Benson and kills from Ella Mesard, Charlotte Sekerka, and CC Porter. Whitman rallied to capture the third set 25-22, but Pomona-Pitzer regrouped to close out the match in four sets.
Leading the offense, Kayla Thienprasiddhi contributed eight kills, while Mesard added nine. CC Porter posted eight kills on a .500 hitting percentage, Anna Krebs had seven kills, and Sekerka tallied five kills. Defensively, Benson recorded five aces and 14 digs, while setter Paige Butler dished out 19 assists. Sophie Mies also contributed 12 assists.
Close Loss to Pacific Lutheran
In the subsequent match, Pomona-Pitzer dropped a 1-3 decision to Pacific Lutheran, with set scores of 22-25, 25-21, 21-25, and 22-25. The sets were closely contested, including a fourth set tied at 22-22 before the Lutes secured the final points.
Thienprasiddhi led the Sagehens with 14 kills. CC Porter and Sekerka added 11 and 10 kills respectively, posting hitting percentages of .417 and .429. Defensive standout Corrina Benson compiled 27 digs, while Matsa Shi contributed six kills and 20 digs. Butler provided 24 assists as setter.
Next Up
Pomona-Pitzer will compete next at the Cal Lutheran Invite September 18-19, looking to build on their 6-3 start to the season.
CSB Take
Pomona-Pitzer women’s volleyball demonstrated strong individual performances and resilience in splitting their home matches. Their ability to control momentum and respond after setbacks reveals a competitive team dynamic with potential to advance within the SCIAC. Continued leadership from key players like Kayla Thienprasiddhi and Corrina Benson will be essential as the Sagehens face upcoming conference challenges.
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