Box Score MISHAWAKA, Ind. --The Bethel Pilots (13-12, 7-6) defeated the Goshen College Maple Leafs (4-19, 1-12) in three straight sets on Tuesday night in the Goodman Gymnasium.
Lucas Nascimento hit a season high for digs in a single game (eleven).
Jacob Massey posted five blocks, trumping his previous record of three against Roosevelt (Mar. 18).
McGwire Eigenrauch was a force behind the service line, recording a new season record for aces (three).
Pablo Tello also hit a new season high for aces (two).
In the opening set of the evening,
McGwire Eigenrauch aced the Maple Leafs to put the first Bethel point on the board (1-0).
The Pilots gained a significant seven-point lead early on (9-2).
Santana Roybal-Benson and
Ling Pak Him scored back-to-back kills as Bethel led 18-9.
Ling Pak Him scored the final kill of the set, as Bethel concluded the first with a ten-point lead, 25-15.
In the second set,
Santana Roybal-Benson scored the first kill for either team (1-0).
The Pilots earned a consecutive three points early on, with
Pablo Tello scoring a kill, followed by a service ace from
Thomas Dunkley.
Ling Pak Him finished the run with a kill, as Bethel led 8-4.
The Pilots showcased consistent hitting as they neared the second of the set.
Pablo Tello scored two kills, while
Santana Roybal-Benson added one to grant the Pilots a 25-18 victory.
In the final set,
Pablo Tello posted the first earned point for Bethel with an ace (3-1).
The Pilots recorded an impressive six-point run, ending at 18-10 with a kill by
Santana Roybal-Benson.
Jacob Massey secured the game for Bethel 25-13 with a kill, assisted by
McGwire Eigenrauch.
The Pilots will next compete against No. 10 Cornerstone University in Mol Arena on Friday, April 4 at 7:00 pm.
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