Spokane Controls the Court in Three-Set Win Against Blue Mountain
Behind steady offense and sharp blocking, Spokane volleyball handled business in Pendleton, earning a 3–0 win over Blue Mountain.
Spokane delivered a commanding performance on the road, sweeping Blue Mountain 3–0 in Pendleton, Oregon. The Sasquatch controlled the match from start to finish, taking the sets 29–27, 26–24, and 25–17 to secure another impressive conference victory.
The opening set was a tightly contested battle, with Spokane edging out Blue Mountain 29–27 despite a modest .091 hitting percentage. The Sasquatch capitalized on key errors late to claim the early lead. In the second set, Spokane maintained their momentum, improving their attack efficiency to .118 and holding off a late push from Blue Mountain to win 26–24. By the third, Spokane had fully found their rhythm, closing out the match with a dominant 25–17 performance and a .297 hitting percentage, while limiting Blue Mountain to a negative offensive output.
Kaylee Winterroth led Spokane with seven kills and a .273 hitting percentage, anchoring both the front line and the team's blocking efforts. Alexis Stolp added five kills on a .667 attack percentage, while the Sasquatch defense shined with 27 block assists, stifling Blue Mountain's offense throughout the night.
The victory highlighted Spokane's depth, balance, and ability to perform under pressure. With this win, the Sasquatch continue to demonstrate their strength as one of the NWAC's top teams, combining consistent offense with a disciplined defensive presence at the net.
