| Semifinals: Friday, November 4 (at Hiram) |
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Final: Saturday, November 5 (at Hiram) |
| #1 Hiram #, #4 Wooster 0 (30-24, 30-19, 30-24) |
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Wittenberg 3, Hiram 1 |
| #2 Wittenberg 3, #3 Denison 0 (30-16, 30-18, 30-26) |
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(30-27, 24-30, 31-25, 30-27) |
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Wittenberg Wins 11th NCAC Tournament Title! |
Second-seeded Wittenberg successfully defended its North Coast Tournament championship with a 30-27, 24-30, 31-25, 30-27 decision over Hiram in the championship match. The Tigers claimed their 11th tournament title by sweeping past Denison and the Terriers dropping only a single set. Top-seeded Hiram advanced to the final after sweeping fourth-seeded Wooster in straight sets in their semifinal matchup. Tournament most valuable player, senior Emily Dixon (Granville, OH/Granville) was a key component of the Tiger defense, sharing the team lead in the final with six blocks, and registering a season-high eight blocks in the semifinals. Joining her on the all-tournament team were two teammates, senior Linda Young (Minster, OH/Minster) and freshman Jackie Williams (Rocky River, OH/Magnificat). The Terriers placed two on the all-tournament team: sophomore Katie Moore (Lakewood, OH/St.Joseph Academy) and senior Shana Toth (Mantua, OH/Crestwood). Denison senior Ellen Price (Maple City, MI/Leland) and Wooster sophomore Carolyn Ciriegio (Covington, OHCovington) rounded out the squad.