LEWISTON, Maine – The Bates College Bobcats defeated the University of Southern Maine Huskies 3-0 on Wednesday evening in a non-conference women's volleyball match. Sophomore Ella Koehler (Pickerington, Ohio/Fairfield Christian Academy) led the Huskies with 5.5 point from a team-leading five kills and a block assist. She also recorded a team-high nine digs. Freshman Haylie Bidegain (Logan, N.M.) also led the Huskies in two categories. The reigning Little East Conference Rookie of the Week recorded nine assists and two aces to lead the team in each stat.
 
The Bates offense was led by Sofia Castiglioni with 10 kills and Lauren Croom with 20 assists. Ellie Asada posted a game-high 16 digs for the Bobcats.
 
The Records:
Southern Maine: 0-4
Bates: 1-0
 
Series History:
Bates and Southern Maine have now played 76 times with the Bobcats holding a 70-6 lead in the series.
 
How It Happened:

• Bates took the first set 25-20 in the tightest match of the set.
• The hosts extended their lead to 2-0 with a 25-10 win in the second set.
• The sweep was completed when the Bobcats won the third set by a score of 25-16.

 
Inside The Stats:

• Bates had a 16-4 advantage in aces led by eight from Ami Evans.
• Bates hit .337 in the match with a total of 42 kills to Southern Maine's 19.
• The blocks were 8-2 in favor of Bates.

 
Up Next:
The Huskies will host a tri-match on Saturday with contests against Salve Regina University (12:00 pm) and Husson University (4:00 pm).