AZUSA, CALIF. – The NAIA's No. 22-ranked Azusa Pacific posted its first 20-win season since 1994 with an easy 15-4, 15-2, 15-7 victory over Vanguard Saturday night in Costa Mesa.
 
Freshman Jenna Sagehorn was the only player to reach double figures in kills in the 59-minute match, collecting 14 on the night. Junior Tishanna Pope tallied 7 kills, while freshman Christy Kimmel had a team-high 4 service aces, as the Cougars totaled 13 aces in the match.
 
With the win, the Cougars improve to 10-7 in GSAC play, 20-8 overall with 1 conference match to play. Azusa Pacific will host Biola Nov. 9 at 7 p.m.
 

GAME STATS

Azusa Pacific     15   15   15
Vanguard           4    2    7
 
Kills:  Sagehorn (APU) 14, Godfrey (VU) 8
        Pope (APU) 7, Davis (VU) 6
Digs:   Godfrey (VU) 12, Kimmel (APU) 7
Blocks: Mercer (APU) 3, Kimmel & Gause (APU) 2
Aces:   Kimmel (APU) 4,
        Gause, Burgess & Mercer (APU) 2