AZUSA, CALIF. – The NAIA's No. 16-ranked Azusa Pacific
surrendered just 14 points and needed less than 55 minutes to
dispose of Hope International in a GSAC match, 15-8, 15-5, 15-1.
 
All 11 available Cougars played and 4 different Cougars recorded
at least 5 kills, led by freshmen Jenna Sagehorn and Christy
Kimmel, who tallied 8 and 6 kills, respectively.
 
The Cougars fashioned a fine .373 hitting percentage while
limiting HIU to a -.400 mark.  Four different Cougars managed a
clip over .500, led by Lydia Ayala, who had 4 kills in 5 attempts in
just the one game she played.  Ayala is still recovering from a
neck injury.
 
Azusa Pacific, which closed the match on a 23-4 run, improves to
18-5 overall, 8-4 in the GSAC to remain in third place.  Hope
International falls to 4-19 overall, 0-12 in the GSAC.
 

MATCH STATS

Hope International     8     5     1
Azusa Pacific         15    15    15
 
Kills:  Sagehorn (APU) 8, Rolls (HIU) 8,
        Kimmel (APU) 6
Digs:   Kerr (HIU) 7, Rolls (HIU) 6
Blocks: many with 2
Aces:   Kerr (HIU) 2, Gause & Burgess (APU) 2