The Triton College volleyball team earned a straight-set road victory over South Suburban College, 25–21, 27–25, 25–17 Sept. 30 in South Holland. The Trojans (11-7) were sparked by strong defensive pressure along with balanced contributions throughout the lineup.
Triton held South Suburban (8-11) to a -.068 hitting percentage while collecting 54 digs and limiting the Bulldogs ability to establish a consistent attack.
Ulyana Sydorchuk (Leyden) led Triton's offensive workload with 10 kills, one block, and 1 dig.
Kaya Podtburg (Eaton, CO) provided an efficient performance at the net with six kills, a .200 hitting percentage and three total blocks.
Skyler DeSomer (Cary) delivered one of the team's most complete performances, with 14 assists, a team-high 12 digs, five kills, and a block.
April Salgado (Plano) had another great defensive night with a passer rating of 1.63, with 19 passing attempts, and nine digs. She served 11 times without an error.
Finally,
Ana Gonzalez (Proviso West) and
Natasha Mendoza (Glenn, TX) added two aces apiece as the Trojans served 94.7 percent as a team.
Triton will enjoy the rest of the week off from competition and return home after a seven-game road swing on Monday, Oct. 5 vs. Elgin Community College. Game time is 6 p.m. at the Jorndt Athletic Complex gymnasium.
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