On Thursday Emilia Bates had nine kills, six digs, four aces, and four aces. The effort also marked the highest hitting percentage(31.2%) she has had in Bates' last ten games. She's been particularly strong recently when it comes to kills, as the match was her third straight with six or more dating back to last season. This season, she has averaged 4.8 kills and 2.4 aces.
Bates and Hannibal will square off against Westminster Christian at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday. Westminster Christian will enter the matchup having just beaten Ladue Horton Watkins, so Hannibal will have to guard against a team looking to keep the ball rolling.
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