Tthe Sinclair Volleyball team set out to get their 12 win of the season against University of Cincinnati-Clermont on Oct. 12
The first set started out slow for Sinclair with UC Clermont taking an early lead. The Tartan Pride fought hard to make it close, but lost the first set 20-25.
After the second set Sinclair found the confidence that them to 10 wins over the last 13 games.
In the second set, Sinclair took a commanding lead forcing multiple timeouts. Powerful spikes from Abigail Schlater and soft lobs from teammates helped Sinclair take the second set convincingly 25-12.
The third set was tied 20-20. But although the competition was up to the challenge, Sinclair prevailed 25-23 with Sinclair taking five of the final 8 points.
In the fourth set, Sinclair jumped to an early lead putting UC Clermont on the ropes. As it would turn out, Sinclair would hold onto the large lead and take the fourth set quickly 25-12.
After the game, head coach KC Gan was proud of his team’s play.
“The team was disciplined and played the way we are supposed to play,” Gan said. “Whatever I told them, they followed instruction and did exactly what I wanted.”
Gan credited good team defense for responding to the slow start after dropping the first set.
“They responded very well tonight. We had a big meeting where they all talked and told each other how they can help become better players.
Sinclair’s next game is Oct. 19 against Edison Community College at 6 pm