TWIN FALLS, Idaho - The 11th-ranked CSI Volleyball team extended their winning streak to three as they outlasted in-state rival North Idaho on Saturday afternoon, knocking off the Cardinals 26-24, 22-25, 25-16, 25-22.
Similar to the night before the match was all knotted up after two sets, but the Golden Eagles came out of the break between sets two and three, firing, as they were able to pull away down the stretch and pick up their second four-set victory over the Cardinals on the weekend.
Emma Pannell had a monster day, finishing with 21 kills and 20 digs, while hitting at .364 clip. Three other Golden Eagles finished in double digits as
Vivian Goto,
Isadora Bueno, and
Laura Grasel each had 11 kills in the win.
Emerson Heatwole once again had a game high 21 digs, and pitched in nine assists, while
Dalayni Brindley had a game high 32 assists. Bueno led the way with seven blocks on the day, while
Nana Lobzhanidze added in five blocks.
With the win Southern Idaho moves to 19-6 overall and 8-2 in conference play as they now prep for their final regular season games of the season, next weekend, when they head to Colorado Northwestern for a pair of matches beginning Friday at 6:00 p.m.
