NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The College of Southern Nevada women's volleyball team delivered one of its most complete performances of the season Friday night, overwhelming Yavapai College in straight sets, 25-15, 25-13, 25-16, at the Coyote Event Center to even its Arizona Community College Athletic Conference (ACCAC) record.
The Lady Coyotes controlled the match from start to finish, combining a balanced offensive attack with relentless serving pressure to secure their second consecutive conference victory. The win improved Southern Nevada to 9-8 overall and 3-3 in ACCAC play, while Yavapai dropped to 8-9 overall and 1-7 in conference competition.
Freshman Mia Scott delivered a standout performance, leading the Lady Coyotes with a match-high 15 kills on 36 attempts while hitting .278. Scott was equally dangerous from the service line, recording six aces and finishing with a match-high 21 points.
Southern Nevada established its offensive rhythm early, recording 14 kills and hitting .250 in the opening set to take a 25-15 victory. The Lady Coyotes elevated their play in the second, producing their most efficient set of the night with 16 kills and a .367 hitting percentage while holding Yavapai to just 13 points.
The Roughriders showed more resistance in the third, recording 12 kills, but CSN maintained control and closed out the match with a 25-16 victory.
Briley Fawson provided another efficient offensive performance, finishing with nine kills on 17 attacks while committing just two errors for a team-best .412 hitting percentage among players with at least 10 attempts. De'Lasia Grider added six kills on nine swings, hitting an impressive .556, while contributing a solo block and five digs.
Tayla Singleton continued to provide a consistent presence on the outside, recording eight kills, five digs and a service ace. Paige Gates contributed two kills and three total blocks, helping Southern Nevada maintain its advantage at the net.
Setter Libbie Ferreiro orchestrated the Lady Coyotes' attack with 33 assists while adding 13 digs and two service aces. Madison Ortiz contributed nine digs and three aces, while Chasia Hoapili added eight digs and Isabella Liugalua finished with six.
Southern Nevada's serving proved especially effective throughout the evening. The Lady Coyotes finished with 12 service aces while surrendering just one, consistently putting Yavapai under pressure.
CSN finished with 41 kills and a .276 hitting percentage compared with 25 kills and a .112 mark for the Roughriders. The Lady Coyotes also held a 54-39 advantage in digs, reflecting a strong defensive effort that complemented their offensive production.
The victory gives Southern Nevada momentum as it continues its push through the ACCAC schedule, with the Lady Coyotes having now won three of their last four conference matches.
The two teams will meet again Saturday, Oct. 10, at 1 p.m. at the Coyote Event Center, as Southern Nevada looks to complete the weekend sweep of Yavapai College.
