The Columbia College volleyball team made a strong start to the Hampton Inn Volleyball Classic, achieving a clean sweep with two wins, bringing their season record to 2-0. In the morning, they defeated Tabor in three sets (25-15, 25-16, 25-8), showcasing a dominant performance with a .362 hitting percentage compared to Tabor's .020. Later, Columbia continued their success by beating St. Ambrose (25-19, 25-17, 25-16), led by Isabella Kincaid's impressive 14 kills, which contributed to a match-high 15.5 points.

By the Numbers
  • Columbia hit .362 against Tabor, while Tabor managed .020.
  • Isabella Kincaid recorded 14 kills with a .452 hitting percentage against St. Ambrose.
Yes, But

While Columbia dominated both matches, the opposition's performance may indicate room for improvement as both Tabor and St. Ambrose struggled offensively.

State of Play
  • Columbia is currently 2-0 to start the season, demonstrating strong team cohesion and skills.
  • The Cougars showed exceptional net play and service control throughout both matches.
What's Next

The Cougars will likely look to maintain this momentum as they continue in the Hampton Inn Volleyball Classic, building on their solid performance and aiming for more victories in upcoming matches.

Bottom Line

Columbia's impressive opening day performance highlights their offensive strength and defense, suggesting they could be strong contenders as the tournament progresses.