GEORGETOWN, TEXAS -  The Southwestern University Volleyball team kept its strong conference momentum rolling Saturday afternoon, sweeping Rhodes College in straight sets (25-20, 25-14, 25-12) in Memphis, Tennessee. The win pushes the Pirates to 19-5 overall and 11-2 in Southern Athletic Association (SAA) play.

Head Coach Don Flora praised his team's growth and execution on both sides of the ball, noting that the Pirates' balanced offensive approach was a difference-maker in the sweep. "We were impressive in our commitment to good attacking decisions today, and that was a key piece in our development," Flora said. "Our offensive balance was evident — Kendall and Lily made quality decisions in their routes and swing patterns, which is an important part of our team's continued growth. We were also decisive and committed to our serving zones, keeping pressure on the Lynx from the service line with nine aces."

GAME HIGHLIGHTS

•  Kendall Jurgens and Tatum Ahrens led the way offensively with eight kills apiece, while Lily McWhorter added six of her own to keep the attack balanced

• At the service line, Taylor Johnson was outstanding, recording four aces, followed closely by Lauren McIntyre with three and Lauren Baek with one

• The setting duo of Annika Flora and Taylor Johnson each distributed 14 assists, helping keep the Pirate offense in rhythm, while Izzy Rodriguez added three more

• Defensively, McWhorter, Jurgens, and Brooklyn Spikes each tallied two blocks to anchor the front line. 

GAME NOTES

• Rodriguez also paced the back row with a match-high 14 digs, with Ahrens contributing 11 and Flora adding eight to round out a strong defensive showing.

• The Pirates were efficient offensively, hitting .327 for the match while holding Rhodes to just .111.

• Southwestern dominated the stat sheet, outblocking Rhodes 4-1, out-acing them 9-5, and winning the defensive battle with a 51-42 edge in digs.

UP NEXT 

• The Pirates remain in Texas as they travel to San Antonio to take on Trinity University on Friday, November 7, at 6:00 p.m. Southwestern will look to keep its strong conference momentum going against the Tigers in one of their final regular-season matchups.