The North Platte Community College Lady Knights (5-0) took to the road for the first time this season to defeat the Concordia University Lady Bulldogs JV 3-1 (25-20, 25-19, 19-25, 25-11). The first three sets were tightly contested battles with the Lady Knights winning the first two sets before dropping the third. The Knights then dominated the fourth set to secure the victory.

Despite a slow start the Lady Knights were able to win the first and second game 25-20 and 25-19. In the third set the game was back and forth with neither team able to create separation. The Lady Knights were able to create a little breathing room at 15-12. However the Lady Bulldogs went on a 13-4 run to end the third set to claim the victory. In the fourth set the Lady Knights would leave no doubt as they raced out to a 9-1 lead and would never look back on the way to a dominating 25-11 victory and a 3-1 victory.

The Lady Knights were led by Sandrina Hallahan with 10 kills and three blocks. Kylie Wroot had 9 kills for the Lady Knights. Joli Hopping led the Knights with 19 assists and Laura Beckman had 17. Shannon Liewer led the Knights with 19 digs. Sabrina Hallahan and Beckman each had three service aces for the Lady Knights.

“I was a little disappointed in our slow start,” said head coach Sally Thalken. “We didn’t play with much discipline or enthusiasm tonight. We will need to change that to be competitive this weekend.”

The Lady Knights return to action this Friday and Saturday as they travel to Colby, Kan. to compete in the Colby Classic. The Lady Knights open up the Classic on Friday afternoon at 4 p.m. against Highland Community College then return to the court the next day at 10 a.m. to face the host Colby Community College. The tournament is concluded for the Lady Knights as they take on Trinidad State Community College at 12 p.m.