Mountaineers Split Two Five-Set Matches

BEREA, Ky. — The Berea College volleyball team went 1–1 this week, playing two five-set matches at home. The Mountaineers opened the week with a 3–2 victory over Wilmington College before falling 3–2 to Bluffton University on Saturday in their first conference match of the season.

Berea vs. Wilmington College

The Mountaineers opened the week with a 3–2 victory over Wilmington in a competitive five-set match.

Nashaliz Garcia led the Berea attack with 19 kills, followed by Sydney Makle-Bradley with 13 and Kamila Zelaya with nine. Kiara Arzuaga helped run the offense with 30 assists, while Brianna Negron Torres added 19 assists.

Camila Vargas Rivera led the Mountaineers defensively with 31 digs and also recorded four service aces. Lorena Garcia added 18 digs, while Genesis Casillas finished with 11. At the net, Nashaliz Garcia recorded six blocks, followed by Alaya Scoggins with four and Jade Broka with two.
 

Berea vs. Bluffton University

Berea returned home Saturday for its first conference match of the season against Bluffton University. The Mountaineers battled through another five-set match but fell 3–2.

Garcia again led the Berea offense with 15 kills, while Zelaya added 12 and Casillas finished with nine. Garcia also contributed seven blocks. Arzuaga recorded 28 assists to lead the Mountaineers, while Negron Torres added 19. Vargas Rivera finished with 22 digs, followed by Lorena Garcia with 13 and Arzuaga with 12. The Mountaineers also recorded four service aces, led by Vargas Rivera with two, while Garcia and Casillas each added one.
 

Berea will return to the road Wednesday, Oct. 7, when the Mountaineers travel to Spalding University for a 7 p.m. match. Berea will then continue conference play Saturday, Oct. 10, at 1 p.m. against Rose-Hulman.