Occidental Tigers Battle the Whittier Poets

Box Score

Whittier, CA — Occidental volleyball had a great fight against the Poets yesterday afternoon. With some spectacular plays from each side it was an exciting match to witness. Unfortunately, Oxy took home the loss yesterday (22-25, 19-25, 11-25). Nonetheless, they left the gym ready for another fight and will look to turn things around in the next game.

Oxy Highlights:

Leaders in kills: Thereasa Nevins (9), Lindsey Nurse (5), and Aniya Hawthorne (5).
Leaders in aces: Kat Chodaczek (2), Sydney Takauye (1), and Skye Garcia (1).
Leaders in digs: Sydney Takauye (14) and Kennedy Dirkes (12).
Leaders in blocks: Lindsey Nurse (5) and Kat Chodaczek (3).
Leader in assists: Kat Chodaczek (23).

Next Game: The Tigers return home on Tuesday, October 12, to battle it out with Cal Lutheran at 7:00 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

#21 Kat Chodaczek: S; 5' 8"; Junior

#5 Kennedy Dirkes: L/DS; 5' 4"; Junior

#8 Skye Garcia: OH; 5' 9"; Sophomore

#15 Aniya Hawthorne: MB; 6' 0"; First Year

#2 Lindsey Nurse: MB; 6' 1"; Sophomore

#14 Sydney Takauye: DS/L; 5' 4"; Senior

Players Mentioned

#21 Kat Chodaczek
: 5' 8"; Junior
: S

#5 Kennedy Dirkes
: 5' 4"; Junior
: L/DS

#8 Skye Garcia
: 5' 9"; Sophomore
: OH

#15 Aniya Hawthorne
: 6' 0"; First Year
: MB

#2 Lindsey Nurse
: 6' 1"; Sophomore
: MB

#14 Sydney Takauye
: 5' 4"; Senior
: DS/L