Cornell volleyball outlasts Wartburg for sixth win in a row
MOUNT VERNON – The wins keep coming for Cornell volleyball.
The Rams welcomed former conference mate Wartburg to Small Athletic and Wellness Center Friday night and nearly let one slip away. After soundly winning the first two sets, the Rams needed a fifth to oust the Knights, 25-13, 25-13, 28-30, 23-25, 15-6 in a non-conference tilt.
Cornell (8-7) has won six matches in a row.
Sophomore outside hitter Ashlin Nottestad led the Rams with 17 kills, while Alburnett graduate Ally Olmstead added 14.
Senior defensive specialist Kensie Staats piled up a whopping 31 digs, while former Springville standout Nia Howard distributed 22 assists.
Former Center Point-Urbana prep Gracie Hoskins recorded 18 digs for Wartburg (14-6).
Cornell travels to Simpson Monday.
