The Division III West Region final will be a rematch of SCIAC rivals
as No. 3 seed Cal Lutheran and top-seeded host University of LaVerne
advanced with semifinal wins Friday at Frantz Athletic Court.

Senior Brianna Gonzales and junior Crista Jones tallied 16 kills each
to lead the No. 4 ranked Leopards to a 3-1 (25-19, 21-25, 25-20,
25-12) win over Nebraska Wesleyan. Ashley Morgado contributed 11 for
La Verne, which hit .222 on the night.

Yesenia Lopez was the catalyst of the offense with 39 assists. She
also had 21 digs. Chelsea Slight led all players in the defensive
department with 25 digs.

Abby Bade led Nebraska with 17 kills and two solo blocks.

The Kingsmen (26-6) upset No. 2 seed and No. 9 nationally ranked Cal
State East Bay 3-0 (25-22, 25-22, 25-18). Balance was the key as
Allison Kerr had nine kills while three other players notched eight
each.

This will be the third time La Verne and Cal Lutheran have squared
off. The Leopards won both regular season meetings 3-0 and 3-1.

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