by Nick Dill, Student Reporter
The Rangers are on a roll as they continue their home win streak to 9-0.
On Thursday, The Rangers volleyball team defeated rivals Southwestern Oklahoma State in three sets.
The Rangers started hot in the first set with an early 7-2 lead. The bulldogs tried to claw back in the game tying the game at 17-17.
After a back and forth battle, a five point run from Kiauna Clark secured the win for the rangers’ 25-20.
The second set was a well earned set. The Rangers had to fight to win this set. There were 15 ties and 15 lead changes.
Clutch kills from Clark and Alexi Beach helped the rangers win set two 26-24.
The Rangers dominated in the third set, and the rangers never let up after an early lead.
Clark dominated in this set with eight kills. Clark ended her amazing performance with a final kill to win the match 25-12.
The impactful players in this game were Clark with 16 kills, Kaydee Honeycutt with 11 kills and 18 digs, and Kaitlyn Robinson led the team with 30 of the teams 34 assists.
This win was a historic one. The volleyball program reached their first 21 game win record in history.
This is also their first 11 game win record since joining the Great American Conference.
The Rangers volleyball team now sits at second place in the GAC with a record of 21-9, and 11-3 in conference.
Head Coach Fred Aubuchon was very pleased with the Rangers win.
“Exciting is probably the simplest answer that comes to mind. I’m very proud of how we played tonight,” Aubuchon said
“Our team is in a rhythm right now and I’m just doing my best to stay out of their way as they continue to improve and perform in these tough conference matches.” he said.
Northwestern Volleyball returns back home vs Oklahoma Baptist Nov.14 at 7 p.m.