THE RECORDS
Linfield (3-8, 0-5 NWC) finds itself in a six-match losing streak midway through the season. The Wildcats lost a five-set thriller to Whitman over the weekend and enters the new week with newfound motivation to secure their first NWC win of the season. Lewis & Clark (0-10, 0-3 NWC) is left searching for its first win of the 2024 season, with the Pioneers' last victory coming against Linfield on Oct. 21, 2023.
LINFIELD AT A GLANCE
In
Lacey Bell's first season at the helm, the Wildcats have hit some speed bumps throughout the season, but remain optimistic after a strong showing against Whitman.
Nora Myre remains the offensive leader for Linfield with 94 kills, with
Araeya Watanabe sitting at 64 and
Marina Erosa notching 60 midway through the season. Defensively,
Madison Millard ranks seventh in the NWC in total blocks with 31. Myre also leads in digs with 98 while
Paige Richards has 92.
LEWIS & CLARK AT A GLANCE
The Pioneers are coming off loses to Puget Sound and Pacific Lutheran, managing to win one set in the two matches. Leading in kills for Lewis & Clark is Annika Traxler with 95 and Emily Strand with 60. Bethany Ballesteros tops the team in digs with 118.
SERIES HISTORY
Linfield hold the all-time advantage over Lewis & Clark with a 45-16 record. The Wildcats hold a 19-10 record in Portland and are 4-1 in the last five matchups.