The Evergreen State College volleyball team finished the Friends Invitational with a split on August 22, winning against Oklahoma Panhandle State University (3-1) but losing to MidAmerica Nazarene University (0-3). The Geoducks secured the first match with a strong performance led by Analise Orlowski, who had 12 kills, before being swept by MidAmerica Nazarene. Evergreen's overall tournament record now stands at 1-3, while Oklahoma Panhandle State is winless at 0-3, and MidAmerica Nazarene improves to 2-0.

By the Numbers
  • Evergreen recorded 11 service aces against Oklahoma Panhandle State, with Sophia Scroggins contributing five.
  • Against MidAmerica Nazarene, Scroggins led with nine kills, while Formella hit .318 with eight kills.
  • The Geoducks as a team had 45 digs against MidAmerica Nazarene, led by Jaci Yamada with 15.
Yes, But

While Evergreen showcased strong individual performances, particularly from Orlowski and Scroggins, inconsistencies in match play continue to be a hurdle, as evidenced in the match against MidAmerica Nazarene where they could not capitalize on earlier leads.

State of Play
  • Evergreen went 1-3 in the Friends Invitational, now seeking improvement in their next matches.
  • The team is building momentum from their win over Oklahoma Panhandle State but struggles against tougher opponents like MidAmerica Nazarene.
What's Next

The Geoducks will host an exhibition match against the University of Puget Sound on August 28, providing an opportunity to refine their skills before the regular season.

Bottom Line

Evergreen must focus on honing their consistency and building on their successful moments to enhance overall team performance as they head into upcoming matches.