The Washington State Cougars volleyball team made history on Saturday night, defeating their in-state rivals, the Washington Huskies, in a 3-set sweep. The Cougars won the match 25-20, 25-20, and 25-19, making it the first time in program history that they have swept the Huskies.
The Cougars were led by senior outside hitter Taylor Mims, who had a match-high 16 kills. Mims was supported by freshman setter Ella Lajos, who had a match-high 33 assists. The Cougars also had a strong defensive effort, with senior libero Alexis Dirige leading the way with 16 digs.
The Huskies were led by freshman outside hitter Avie Niece, who had 11 kills and 4 digs. Senior setter Ella May Powell had a team-high 19 assists and 3 digs. The Huskies also had a strong defensive effort, with senior libero Katelyn Ogden leading the way with 11 digs.
The Cougars victory was a historic one, as they have now won the last four matches against the Huskies. The Cougars have now won 10 of their last 11 matches overall and are currently in second place in the Pac-12 standings.
The Huskies have now lost three straight matches and are in sixth place in the Pac-12 standings. They will look to get back on track when they travel to Oregon State on Wednesday night.
It was an exciting match between two of the top teams in the Pac-12, and the Cougars came away with a historic victory. The Cougars will look to keep their momentum going when they travel to UCLA on Friday night.
