The #10 Cumberlands Patriots volleyball team continues to rewrite the history books, putting on an offensive clinic Friday evening to sweep Bethel University 3-0 (25-11, 25-11, 25-16). The victory not only marks their 14th consecutive sweep but also ties the program’s all-time record for consecutive wins, pushing their perfect season record to 19-0. The Pats have won 45 straight sets.

The Patriots’ offense was simply on another level, hitting a jaw-dropping .438 as a team while suffocating the Wildcats and holding them to a .077 clip.

Set 1: Patriots Overwhelm Wildcats Early

Cumberlands wasted no time asserting its dominance, storming out to a 7-2 lead behind early kills from Sara Zampedri and Brynnley Bryant to force a quick Bethel timeout. The onslaught continued as Kara Gipson took over at the net, powering a 9-2 run that put the set out of reach. The Patriots cruised to a 25-11 win to take the early advantage.

Set 2: A Carbon Copy of Dominance

The second frame was more of the same as the Patriots’ balanced attack proved to be too much to handle. Brynnley Bryant and Alana Shiery were unstoppable, combining for eight kills in the set. The offense ran smoothly through setter Savanah Jolly, who kept the defense guessing all night. A 6-1 run, capped by a service ace from Autiana Wilson, sealed another 25-11 victory and a 2-0 match lead.

Set 3: Sealing the Deal and Making History

Bethel showed some fight early in the third, keeping the score close through the first ten points. However, the Patriots quickly squashed any hope of a comeback, unleashing a massive 10-2 run fueled by Sara Zampedri and Kara Gipson to break the set wide open. Late kills from Elaina Fischer and Bryant officially closed the door, securing the 25-16 win and the historic victory.

Patriots By The Numbers

  • Perfection at the Net: Kara Gipson had a flawless performance, recording 10 kills on 10 attempts for a perfect 1.000 hitting percentage.
  • Double Trouble: Sara Zampedri and Brynnley Bryant led the offensive charge, tying for the team lead with 11 kills apiece.
  • Unstoppable Efficiency: Alana Shiery was a force in the middle, tallying 8 kills on an incredible .778 hitting clip.
  • The Conductor: Savanah Jolly orchestrated the high-powered offense masterfully, dishing out 38 assists to go along with 7 digs.
  • Serving Specialist: Autiana Wilson provided a spark from the service line with 3 aces while also leading the defense with 6 digs.

Up Next

The Patriots are right back in action tomorrow as they host Freed-Hardeman in another conference matchup. First serve is set for 2 p.m. ET inside the UC Volleyball Gym.

Final Score: Cumberlands 3, Bethel 0

Patriots Nation Player Of The Match

Brynnley Bryant

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