BETHANY, Okla. -- The John Brown University volleyball team bounced back from a tough outing in Oklahoma City to take down Southwestern Christian (Okla.) on Wednesday (Oct. 13) evening inside Pickens-Springer Gymnasium, besting the Eagles, 21-25, 25-8, 25-20, 25-22.
The Golden Eagles (13-13, 6-6 Sooner Athletic) finished the night with a trio of double-digit kill performances – nearly four – as freshmen Julie Milligan and Taylor Golmen added 12 apiece while sophomore Delaney Barnes added 10. Sophomore Savanna Riney nearly joined the group with nine terminations.
John Brown's top trio hit .341 on 82 swings, while the visitors finished the night at a .244 clip overall (55-17-156). Juniors Lauren Cloud and Morgan Fincham each passed out 23 assists to facilitate the offense as the Golden Eagles hit the 50-assist mark in a match for the seventh time this season.
Riney led the blocking effort, boasting a solo block and a trio of block-assists. Sophomore Micah Fouts added a solo and two assists and Golmen pitched in with one of each variety.
Junior Jillian Blackman led all players with 29 digs in the back row, and sophomore Brittney Ware notched a career-best 13 scoops.
Cloud's four aces from the service line led all players as John Brown served up nine aces. Blackman added three, while Riney and senior Elizabeth Parrish contributed one each.
Makenna Thomas smack 16 kills to lead Southwestern Christian (6-14, 2-12). Jacey Coyle finished the night with 28 digs.
Facing an open weekend, the Golden Eagles continue its four-match road trip on Friday (Oct. 22) when the Golden Eagles travel to Goodwell, Okla. to take on Oklahoma Panhandle State. First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m.
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