ROCKLIN, Calif. – The Warriors were back on their home floor and got back in the win column with a three set win over the Arizona Christian Firestorm. The win pushes Jessup's record to 4-7 overall and they now hold a 3-1 record in the Golden State Athletic Conference. 
 
After the game head coach Tiger Shelton was excited to see his team win such a close match as he said, "We are very grateful for the gifts God has given us. We came out and we were hitting everywhere. It's a total team effort too, they all played great tonight!"
 
Beginning the opening set the Warriors were shot out of a cannon as they quickly established a lead. Taylor Tarble furthered the momentum for Jessup with a towering kill in the middle, giving them a six-point lead early on. 
 
As the set continued the Firestorm got within several points but a 6-0 scoring run capped off by a booming kill from Taylor Dilley put the Warriors in a comfortable lead, 21-11. Things got interesting down the stretch, but Jessup stayed composed to hang on for the set win, 25-17.
 
After going down 0-2 to start the second frame, the Warriors surged ahead scoring five consecutive points. ACU put together a run of their own to regain the lead. These teams continued to battle it out as this narrow set lingered on.
 
Jessup again found themselves down, 12-15. As they did all match long, they stayed composed and rallied back to lead 17-15. Once back in front, the Warriors never looked back as they took set two 25-22.
 
Looking to end the match after three sets the Warriors got off to a hot start, leading 4-0, only to have ACU catch fire and take the lead, 5-7. This back-and-forth action was a sign of things to come during the set as it was tied thirteen times.
 
With the fans inside Warrior Arena on the edge of their seats, the action was all tied at 23-23. After taking advantage of an error by ACU, Taylor Tarble and Mary Padilla teamed up for a thunderous block to complete the sweep, 25-23.
 
The Warriors were led by Padilla and Dilley with 14 and 10 kills respectively. Along the front-line Padilla, Tarble, and Preslee Nunez all had four blocks. Mallory Pazin led the offense with 25 assists and Ella Hartford finished with 13.
 
On the receiving end, there were three Warriors in double-figures in digs with Lauren Toon's 14 leading the way. Padilla ended with 13 digs giving herself a double-double on the night and Taylor Dilley also had a double-double with her 11 digs.
 
Next up the Warriors will stay at home for a match-up against Ottawa University (AZ.) on Saturday, September 25, at 12 PM.
 
 
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William Jessup University is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and the Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC). For additional information regarding Jessup Athletics, visit www.jessupathletics.com; visit www.jessup.edu for more information on William Jessup University. Follow Jessup Athletics on social media: William Jessup University Athletics (Facebook) and @JessupAthletics (Twitter and Instagram).
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