Bellevue (Neb.) Sweeps Bushnell (Ore.) in First Pool Play Match
In the 2025 NAIA Women's Volleyball National Championship, the Bellevue (Neb.) Bruins defeated the Bushnell (Ore.) Beacons in straight sets (25-16, 25-14, 25-20).
SIOUX CITY, Iowa [BOX SCORE | SCHEDULE] - In the 2025 NAIA Women's Volleyball National Championship, the Bellevue (Neb.) Bruins defeated the Bushnell (Ore.) Beacons in straight sets (25-16, 25-14, 25-20).
Eve Fountain led the Bruin attack, recording 11 kills. Savanna Berger was right behind, delivering nine kills with an exceptional hitting percentage of .643. She also contributed defensively with two solo blocks. Bentlee Kollbaum and Kealy Kiviniem also contributed with six and eight kills, respectively, enhancing Bellevue's offensive depth.
Mila Aiwohi directed the offense with 16 assists on the night.
For the Beacons, Amyah Semau recorded 11 kills on a .304 hitting clip. Hailey Heider also tallied 10 kills of her own.
With this Pool G victory, Bellevue moves to 28-4 this season and secures their 15th pool play win in program history.
The Bruins will have a rest day on Thursday, but return to action on Friday, December 5, at 6:30 p.m. CT to take on Oklahoma Wesleyan on court one. Bushnell returns to action Thursday, December 4, at 7:30 p.m. CT on court two to take on Oklahoma Wesleyan.