Bennett proved they can win big on Saturday (they won by three) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the Kent Denver Sun Devils 3-2. That's more bragging rights for the Tigers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
The match was a true back-and-forth as no team won consecutive sets, but in the end it was Bennett who won the one that mattered. The final score came out to 25-18, 20-25, 25-22, 24-26, 15-9.
Abigail Thornton paced Bennett's offense, picking up 14 kills. Thornton got some help from Emilee Venneberg and her 38 assists. Josie Ladd and Mady Bavouset kept things locked in from the service line: the pair finished with three aces apiece.
When it comes to explaining why Kent Denver lost, don't look at Valana Thompson. Despite the final result, she had 31 digs and two aces. Thompson is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 11 or more in each of the last three games she's played.

Tigers
| 10/28/25 vs Kent Denver | 3-2 |
| 10/18/25 vs Platte Canyon | 3-0 |
| 10/18/25 vs Sheridan | 3-0 |
| 10/07/25 vs Lake County | 3-0 |
Bennett's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-12. As for Kent Denver, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 11 of their last 14 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-12 record this season.
Bennett does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Kent Denver, they have already played their next matchup, a 3-0 loss against Denver Christian on the 30th.
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