(Anita, IA) — CAM took the momentum early and was in the driver’s seat most of the way with their win over the Murray Mustangs 3-0.
The Cougars started off hot with a handful of kills and a six-point rally early in the first set to take a commanding lead 10-3. After Murray was able to string together some side-outs, CAM continued going to work with a four-point and a three-point rally. Murray was able to get side-outs, but they couldn’t keep service in the first set as CAM took it 25-17.
The Mustangs made some strong adjustments with the entire second set being back-and-forth. CAM continued some strong rallies after falling 5-1, taking a 12-8 lead heading into the middle of the set. CAM extended their lead to 17-10 when Murray came back swinging with both teams going blow-for-blow. CAM was up 22-16 until Murray had a five-point rally to make the score 22-21. The teams traded points with CAM winning the second set 25-23.
The Cougars maintained control taking a 9-2 lead in the third and final set, with Murray failing to get within fighting distance. CAM took the third set 25-15 and will continue their season. Senior setter Courtney Follmann was all over the court in the win, and is looking forward to seeing what the next round brings:
The Cougars continue their postseason on the road against Earlham Wednesday night.
