Corsairs Sweep Renegades in Conference Showdown
Santa Monica, Calif. - On Wednesday, Oct. 30, the Santa Monica College Corsairs women’s volleyball team (15-7) promptly defeated the Bakersfield College Renegades (12-9) in three sets. The Corsairs maintained strong leads early, and were able to force mistakes out of the Renegades.
Outside hitter Sadie Town led the Corsairs’ offense with 12 kills and a .391 hitting percentage. Corsairs’ middle blocker Nicole Lankton, opposite hitter Reese Luke, and outside hitter Allison Horin followed with seven kills each. Corsairs’ libero Annah Legaspi led the defense, totaling 22 digs as Lankton and Luke led with three blocks each. Setter Stella Moritz earned two aces for the Corsairs as well.
The Corsairs are currently in first place in Western State Conference South standings, and are in a prime position to take the conference title. The Corsairs need a victory over the College of the Canyons Cougars to share the title, but may be able to take the solo title if the Cougars fall to the Renegades again.
The Corsairs are also in the running to make the playoffs in late November, with a possible bye. Their next match is on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at the College of the Canyons.