MISHAWAKA, Ind. --- The NAIA 16th-ranked Bethel Pilots (11-0) extended their win streak to 11 matches after defeating Michigan-Dearborn (3-4) and Cumberland (Tenn.) (7-8) in the final matches of the Liz Hossler Labor Day Classic.

VS UM-DEARBORN

The Pilots split the wealth of kills, with Isabelle Greene, Maddy Payne, and Taylor Delp leading the team with eight kills each.

The Pilots fought to a 24-20 lead in the first set but allowed the Wolverines to battle back and tie 24-24 but prevailed 27-25 to secure the set victory.

The Wolverines stayed neck and neck with the Pilots in the second set at 19-17, but Bethel put up and maintained a four-point advantage with a kill by Payne. In the third set, the Pilots rode to a comfortable and gradual victory to sweep Michigan-Dearborn.

VS CUMBERLAND (TENN.)

Maddy Payne set a new season high of 17 kills as she nears her career high of 19 set in 2021 with Taylor Delp, who swung 10+ kills for the second time this season and was two kills from setting a new career high.

Haley Biedenbach impressed with 52 assists and 17 digs for the Pilots in her second time this season with 50+ assists, last done on Sept. 1 vs. IUSB.

The Pilots remain undefeated and only have lost three total sets in their win 3-1 over the Wolverines.

NEXT TIME OUT

The Pilots start Crossroads League play by hosting the RV Taylor Trojans on Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. in the Gates Gymnasium. Fans can watch on the Bethel Sports Network at bupilots.com/watch.

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