Liberal Volleyball Wins in Straight Sets at New Heights
The short version
- Liberal defeated New Heights in three sets: 25-20, 25-16, 25-16.
- Liberal improved to 10-4; New Heights dropped to 8-7.
- Ally Barton led Liberal's attack; Lydia Hipple contributed for New Heights.
- Liberal's next match is against Butler on September 22.
The Bulldogs improved to 10-4 with a three-set road victory over the Cougars in Joplin, Missouri.
Liberal volleyball earned a three-set road win over New Heights in Joplin, Missouri, taking the match 25-20, 25-16, 25-16. The victory moved the Bulldogs to 10-4 on the season, while the Cougars fell to 8-7.
The opening set was the tightest of the night. New Heights stayed within reach behind efforts that included contributions from Lydia Hipple, and the set remained close into its final ten points before Liberal pulled away late.
Outside hitter Ally Barton led the offensive effort for Liberal, delivering repeatedly at the net throughout the match.
New Heights is scheduled to face Exeter in its next outing. Liberal plays Butler on September 22.
Written by the Matchday Live desk from reporting by Yahoo Sports.
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