The Kuyper College Volleyball team defeated Great Lakes Christian College on Tuesday night by a score of 3-2. The Cougars lost to the Crusaders in five sets earlier this season, so it was a rewarding win to see a different outcome in this five-set match. The match was competitive throughout, with each team going on impressive runs. 

Kuyper took the first set 25-19, gaining early control of the match. However, the Crusaders responded with a gritty second set win, by a score of 25-21. In the third set, Kuyper won decisively, 25-12. Kuyper had a chance to win the fourth set and take home the victory, but the Crusaders responded with a 25-23 win. This led to a match-deciding fifth set, where the Cougars led throughout. Kuyper ended up winning the fifth set 15-8. 

Kuyper got multiple massive performances to win the NCCAA II Midwest Regional match-up. Rachel Romero logged 27 kills, breaking a school record for total kills in a match. Aliyah Garner added 18 kills. Additionally, Brooke Moore logged 28 digs, breaking the school record for digs in a match. Trina Nelson was setting up Kuyper's hitters all evening, finishing the day with an impressive 29 assists. 

Check out the postgame interviews from Coach Tori Johnston and junior Rachel Romero here.