The Cottey College Comets delivered a dominant day of volleyball in Kansas City, sweeping Kansas Christian College in straight sets before rallying to defeat Calvary University 3–1 in the evening match. The back-to-back wins showcased the Comets' depth, resilience, and rising momentum as postseason play approaches.
Match 1: Cottey 3, Kansas Christian 0
Set Scores: 25–21, 25–14, 25–9
Cottey opened the day with a clean sweep over Kansas Christian, steadily improving their efficiency each set. The Comets hit .196 in the first and closed with a .200 clip in the third, while holding their opponents to a negative hitting percentage overall.
Standouts:
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Elena Adams led the attack with a .417 hitting percentage and 5 kills.
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Magdalen Dougherty added 4 kills and 4 aces, contributing 8.0 total points.
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Hannah Janson was sharp at the net with 4 kills and 2 solo blocks.
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Saylah Rea anchored the serve-receive and added 3 aces and 13 assists.
Cottey's defense was equally impressive, tallying 52 digs and allowing just 9 points in the final frame.
Match 2: Cottey 3, Calvary 1
Set Scores: 18–25, 25–15, 25–17, 25–13
After dropping the first set, the Comets regrouped and surged past Calvary with three straight wins. Their hitting improved dramatically after the opening frame, finishing with a .181 team percentage and controlling the tempo throughout.
Key Performers:
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Magdalen Dougherty once again led the offense with 11 kills and 3 aces.
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Serafina Auberry and Tatum Marang combined for 13 kills and strong back-row play.
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Morgan Koch dished out 23 assists and recorded 15 digs.
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Saylah Rea added 14 assists and a service ace, while Hannah Janson chipped in 5 kills and a solo block.
Cottey's defense held Calvary to a .019 hitting percentage, forcing errors and controlling rallies with 71 team digs.
Looking Ahead
With two road wins and balanced contributions across the roster, the Comets are building momentum at the right time. Their ability to adjust mid-match and dominate defensively bodes well for the final stretch of the season.
