Lutes Get Two Wins on First Day of Pacific Coast Classic

PLU 3, Pomona-Pitzer 1
PLU 3, Chapman 1

CLAREMONT, Calif. - Pacific Lutheran improved its volleyball season record to 4-2 with a pair of victories in Friday's first day of action at the Pacific Coast Classic hosted by Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Colleges.

The Lutes beat nearby Pomona-Pitzer College, 25-13, 25-21, 17-25, 25-16, in their opening match and came back shortly thereafter to defeat Chapman 23-25, 27-25, 25-17, 25-17.

Sophomore setter Sarah Beaver had 38 assists against Pomona-Pitzer and 48 more against Chapman. Junior middle blocker Kelcy Joynt led the Lutes with 13 kills in their opener, while sophomore outside hitter Beth Hanna collected 21 kills in the second match.

The Lutes finish play in the Pacific Coast Classic on Saturday, playing tournament host CMS at 10 a.m. and UC Santa Cruz at 12:15 p.m.

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