McPHERSON, Kan. -- Powered by 11 kills from Kealy Kiviniemi, the 13th-ranked Bellevue University volleyball team earned a 3-0 (25-22, 26-24, 25-20) victory at McPherson College Thursday night in non-conference action at the McPherson Sport Center.
With the win, the Bruins improved to 11-1 on the season. It marked Bellevue's eighth sweep in 2023. McPherson fell to 5-3 overall.
Kiviniemi hit .409 in the victory and added five digs and a block.
Outside hitters Eve Fountain and Allie Kerns notched seven kills and seven digs apiece, and Sidney Sledge chipped in with six kills and five digs.
Mila Aiwohi (20) and Jada Nunn (12) combined for 32 assists while crafting the Bruins to a .277 attacking clip.
Taylan Keefer led all players with 17 digs as BU held the Bulldogs to .106 hitting.
Hadley Waldren paced MC with 12 kills on .385 hitting.
The second set was the most tightly contested of the three, as it featured eight ties and three lead changes. Trailing 23-21, the Bruins closed the frame on a 5-1 run to earn the 26-24 victory and gain a 2-0 advantage in the match.
Up Next:
The Bruins will open the conference portion of the season next Wednesday, Sept. 13, when they entertain Dakota State University at 6 p.m. in the Gordon Lozier Athletic Center.
