Linn-Benton Splits Southern Oregon Doubleheader
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
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Linn-Benton | 14 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
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Southwestern Oregon | 25 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | T | |
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Linn-Benton | 25 | 22 | 26 | 13 | 10 | 2 |
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Rogue | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 15 | 3 |
MEDFORD, Ore. - Linn-Benton volleyball hit the road to take on Southwestern Oregon Community College and Rogue Community College in a pair of south region contests this weekend. The Roadrunners (13-5, 4-2 NWAC South) earned a 3-1 victory over the Lakers of Southwestern Oregon on Friday, October 3 before falling on Saturday 3-2 to Rogue.
On Friday it was the host Lakers (15-4, 4-2 NWAC South) that got off to a hot start winning the first set 25-14. The Roadrunners showed poise as they rallied to win the next three sets with scores of 25-17, 25-19 and 25-21.
Saturday Linn-Benton struck first, winning the first set 25-23. Rogue (14-4, 6-0 NWAC South) would win a tight second set 25-22 to even the sets at one apiece. The Roadrunners rallied to win the third set 26-24 but the hosts were able to win the final two sets to claim the victory.
Linn-Benton will now have a five game homestand after playing five of their first six south region contests on the road. The Roadrunners host the Titans of Lane Community College on Wednesday, October 8 with first serve set for 6:00PM.