(Peru, Neb.) – The visiting MidAmerica Nazarene University Pioneer volleyball team proved why they earned the 25^th spot in the NAIA-Tachikara Coaches' Top 25 poll this week as they defeated the Peru State College (PSC) Bobcats 25-13, 25-11, 25-18.
 
With the win, the Pioneers improved to 13-4 overall and 3-0 in the Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC).  The Bobcats fell to 5-18 overall and are still searching for their first HAAC win against three losses.
 
Game Statistics
 
Tara Gonzalez (Lincoln) had eight kills to lead PSC and hit a respectable .375 in the game.  Carrie Lierz (Holton, Kan.) added seven kills with Lindsey Nelson (Granite Bay, Calif.) contributed five.  
Courtney Jurek (Bellevue) had 16 assists with Paige Riza (Ravenna, Texas) contributing seven.
 
Angie Bowers (Alda), Emily Maresh (Central City), and Jurek each had one service ace.
 
Maresh was the only Bobcat in double figures in digs with 11.  Becky Boshart (Wood River) had nine while Jurek finished with six.  
Brittany Peterson (Orem, Utah) had the lone solo block while Gonzalez and Alicia Petak (Omaha) each had one block assist.

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Upcoming Games
 
This Saturday, the 'Cats will host the Culver-Stockton College Wildcats at 1 p.m. prior to the Homecoming football game.  The Wildcats are currently 1-2 in the HAAC and are 7-10 overall having picked up a win over Central Methodist on Tuesday night.
 
Next Wednesday, Oct. 3, Peru State will travel to Omaha to face the Grace University Royals in a non-conference game beginning at 7 p.m. 
 
Two more home games will also take place the first week of October as the Bobcats will host HAAC foe, Avila University at 6 p.m. on Friday.  The Eagles are currently 11-8 on the year and 2-2 in the HAAC.
 
At 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6, prior to the football game, the Bobcats will host Manhattan Christian College in the AWAC.