PORTLAND, OR -- The Portland Pilots racked up 14 blocks on the way to a 3-0 victory (25-18, 26-24, 25-18) against the Santa Clara Broncos at the Chiles Center. This sweep was their first against the Broncos since 2018. The conference victory improved Portland's record to 10-6 overall and 3-3 in WCC play.
 
The Pilot's attack was led by Elin Larsson, who finished with a match-high 14 kills on the day while accumulating a hitting percentage of .357. Portland got nine digs from Maui Robins along with 12 blocks from Taina Kaauwai and 10 blocks from Lucia Busso to pace them defensively.
 
Game Notes
» Portland had two players in double figures in kills: Elin Larsson (14) and Maui Robins (11).
» Two Pilots recorded double figures in blocks: Taina Kaauwai (12) and Lucia Busso (10).
» Amiyah Eason had a match-high two aces in the win.
» Elin Larsson had a match-high 14 kills for Portland.
» Taina Kaauwai had a match-high 12 blocks.
» Portland got a match-high nine digs from Maui Robins.
» Portland attackers were helped by a match-high 29 assists from Havannah Hoeft.
» The Portland front row picked up 14 blocks in the match.
» This win marks the Pilots' first sweep over the Broncos since 2018.
» This is the Pilots' first season with four sweeps or more since 2019.
 
How It Happened
SET 1 | The Pilots grabbed an early lead, winning the first set 25-18. Portland never trailed by more than five points and grabbed the advantage for good at 13-12 in a set that showcased three lead changes before the Pilots took over the lead. The Pilots got a solid defensive performance from the front row that blocked five Santa Clara attacks in the first set.
 
SET 2 | After winning the first set, the Pilots came close to sweeping the match with a 26-24 win in the second set. The Pilots secured the set with strong attacking, achieving a .462 attack percentage and 14 kills. After one lead changed, Portland took control at 25-24 and held on to win.
 
SET 3 | Portland closed the match in a 3-0 sweep after winning the third set. The Pilots led from the opening point on in the set to earn a 25-18 victory. Portland opened as much as a 10-point lead at 22-12 before finishing off the set. Portland's front row had a solid defensive performance, blocking six Santa Clara attacks on the way to victory. 
 
The Pilots will travel down South next to face San Diego on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. and Pepperdine on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 12 p.m. For more coverage and info, visit PortlandPilots.com. 

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