The Benedictine University Mesa women's volleyball team left no doubt on Saturday afternoon, rolling to a commanding 3–0 sweep over West Coast Baptist. The Redhawks controlled every set from start to finish, using a balanced attack and relentless serving to secure the victory (25–4, 25–6, 25–13).
Benedictine wasted no time setting the tone in the opening set, storming out to a 17–1 lead behind the strong serving of Sophie Drollinger, who tallied multiple aces during the stretch. With kills from Railey Druxman, Janae Moore, and BellaRose Branconier fueling the offense, the Redhawks closed the set on a 25–4 run.
The second set saw Benedictine rotate deeper into its lineup, but the momentum never wavered. Lily Setka provided a spark with kills and back-to-back aces, while Moore and Branconier continued to dominate at the net. The Redhawks forced West Coast Baptist into a string of errors, cruising to a 25–6 win.
In the third set, West Coast Baptist found a brief rhythm early, but Benedictine quickly regained control. Contributions came from all over the court—Allyson Griepentrog and Lauryn Schuder each added kills, while setters Kenzie Chappell and Haley Azzoz spread the offense with precision. The Redhawks finished the match 25–13, sealing the sweep in style.
Key Players:
Janae Moore: 6 kills, 4 blocks, 3 digs
Sophie Drollinger: 3 kills, 4 aces, 1 dig
Lily Setka: 3 kills, 4 aces, 9 digs
Looking Ahead: The Redhawks return to action on Wednesday, September 10th as they take on La Sierra at home.
