Box Score SYLVANIA, Ohio. ---The No. 13 Bethel Pilots (16-4, 14-0) earned a statement road win on Tuesday night, defeating the No. 7 Lourdes University Gray Wolves (19-4, 13-2) in five sets (29-31, 25-19, 22-25, 25-19, 15-10) at the Russell J. Ebeid Recreation Center.
With the win, the Pilots have broken the Gray Wolves' six-game win streak. Lourdes' only other WHAC loss was their first five-set thriller with the Pilots in the Goodman Gymnasium on February 6.
Thomas Dunkley led the Pilots offensively with 20 kills, while
Ling Pak Him added 16. Dunkley also added 13 digs, helping Bethel total 58 as a team.
Christian Woumnga contributed 12 kills, and
Santana Roybal-Benson chipped in five kills with four blocks.
McGwire Eigenrauch directed the offense with 46 assists, while
Eduardo Kerkoski anchored the defense with 23 digs.
As a team, the Pilots finished with 54 kills and a .155 hitting percentage, while also recording 12 total blocks in a balanced performance.
Bethel remains unbeaten in conference play at 14-0 and continues to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.
Head Coach Jose Viera Cerame shared, "Beating the No. 7 team in the nation on their floor says everything about this group—tough, fearless, and ready for the moment. These guys faced adversity throughout the whole match and they were able to manage. The coaching staff is very proud of this group and we are all very excited to finish our regular season at home. What a night to be a PILOT!"
The Pilots will resume play at home on Saturday, April 4 to face the Aquinas College Saints (7-17, 4-12) in the Goodman Gymnasium. First serve is set for 2 PM.
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