With a playoff game on the line, Independence rose to the challenge on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the Oberlin The Phoenix . Winning may never get old, but the Blue Devils sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
The 3-0 score doesn't show just how dominant Independence was: they took every set by at least 15 points. The match finished with set scores of 25-8, 25-9, 25-10.
Leading Independence to victory were Sofia Pichert and Alberta Moreal. Pichert had nine digs and four aces, while Moreal had four digs and 18 assists. That's the most aces Pichert has posted in her last seven matchups.
Independence was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 13 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least 13 aces in three consecutive games.
Independence pushed their record up to 21-3 with the win, which was their 18th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Oberlin, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 11 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-16 record this season.
Independence has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Hillsdale at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Independence is facing Hillsdale at the right time seeing as Hillsdale is stuck on a three-game losing streak. Oberlin does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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