Box Score GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. ---The No. 10 Bethel Pilots (9-2, 7-0) swept the Aquinas College Saints (2-8, 1-4) in three sets (25-15, 25-14, 25-11) on Tuesday evening in the Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center.
With the win, the Pilots uphold their undefeated Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference streak at 7-0.
Thomas Dunkley led the Bethel offense with 13 kills, while
Santana Roybal-Benson and
Jibbe Boeren each added three blocks.
McGwire Eigenrauch totaled 32 assists and two service aces.
Eduardo Kerkoski led the Pilot defense with 10 digs. Earlier today, Kerkoski was named the NAIA's Defender of the Week, an accolade never previously received by a Bethel Men's Volleyball Athlete. Fans can read the full NAIA release
here.
As a team, Bethel hit at an impressive .387 hitting efficiency, with
Santana Roybal-Benson scoring the first kill of the matchup (1-0).
Nikola Radicevic concluded a stellar five point run, terminating an assist by
McGwire Eigenrauch (6-1).
To conclude the first,
Thomas Dunkley crushed two consecutive kills for a 25-15 showing.
In the second set, the Pilots opened play with three consecutive earned points.
Thomas Dunkley continued to rack up kills, while
Christian Woumnga and
Santana Roybal-Benson shut down the Aquinas' attacking with a block.
Nikola Radicevic was unstoppable mid-set, tallying four kills.
Carson Moore also made an impact in his first appearance of the season, recording two kills and a block.
Head Coach Jose Viera Cerame shared, "Good win to start the week. Everyone that played did a great job executing the game plan. We are going one game at a time and now our focus is (on) Lawrence Tech."
The Pilots will face the Lawrence Tech Blue Devils (9-3, 5-2) on Friday, Feb. 27 in the Goodman Gymnasium. First serve is set for 7 PM.
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