PASADENA, Calif. (September 22, 2007) - Occidental picked up its
second win of the 2007 season and their first Southern California
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference match win as they defeated
Caltech 3-0 on Saturday at the Braun Center.
The Tigers won in straight sets (30-13, 30-21, 30-26). Freshman
Kathryn Bockmon led Oxy with six kills while
fellow freshman Paige Jimenez recorded five.
Senior outside hitter Sonia Huizar finished
with a match-high eight digs. Huizar, Lehela
Cleveland and Ginger Grimes each recorded
a solo block. Five different players recorded a pair of service
aces in the contest as well.
Oxy improves to 2-4, 1-2 in SCIAC play.
The Tigers return to Rush Gymnasium for three consecutive home
contests beginning Tuesday against non-conference La Sierra
University. Play will begin at 7:30 p.m.