Reivers earn their 20th win against DII defending champions

Courtsey of The  Daily Nonpareil

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Iowa Western's volleyball team won two matches Saturday, including a win over defending NJCAA Division II national champion Coffeyville.

Division I No. 3 IWCC beat North Platte 25-13, 25-17, 24-26, 25-16 and Coffeyville 25-21, 25-20, 23-25, 25-19.

Coffeyville is ranked No. 3 in Division II.

"It was a fun match," said Iowa Western coach Alicia Williams. "There were a lot of long rallies. I can see why they won a national title. I was glad to see us come out on top."

Iowa Western 25 25 24 25

North Platte 13 17 26 16

Iowa Western: Kills: Irina Alekseeva 5, Kelsey Havel 9, Genesis Sheridan 9, Alyssa Oswald 10, Morgan Bossler 11, Kortlyn Henderson 19. Assists: Hina Pua'a 52, Annika Hufnagel 4. Digs: Bryn Stansberry 4, Savannah Downing 8, Ariana Macies 9, Havel 8, Brooklynn McCain 6, Pua'a 5. Blocks: Havel 5, Bossler 7.

Iowa Western (20-2) 25 25 23 25

Coffeyville (21-2) 21 20 25 19

Iowa Western: Kills: Alekseeva 13, Havel 8, Bossler 16, Henderson 11. Assists: Pua'a 44. Digs: Downing 9, Alekseeva 5, Macies 18, Havel 8, McCain 9, Pua'a 8. Blocks: Havel 4, Bossler 4.