OSKALOOSA, Iowa     The Bluejay volleyball team traveled to Oskaloosa, Iowa for the William Penn Labor Day Tournament. The women were scheduled with four matches against Mount Marty University, Hannibal-LaGrange University, Graceland University, and William Penn University. 

On day one, Friday, September 1st, the women started out the tournament against a well-coached Mount Marty University team. The Bluejays had a tough back-and-forth battle in all three sets but couldn't execute in key moments. Set scores were 26-24, 25-21, and 25-20.

Key players in the match included outside hitter Fiona Sampaio with 10 kills and 4 blocks, opposite hitter Juliana Alaniz added 4 kills and 4.5 points, and setter Emma Rhodes with 31 assists and 3 points. 

Later that day against Hannibal-LaGrange University, the Bluejays dropped the first set 25-23. The next three sets were all Bluejays, winning with convincing set scores of 25-17, 25-18, and 25-21. Following the win, Tabor boasts a record of 1-1 in the tournament and 3-3 overall. 

Some key players in the win were Alaniz with 12 kills, Rhodes with 41 assists, 2 aces, and 1 block, and libero Kenna Brandes with 17 digs. 

"Friday was tough after the long drive. We struggled to find our rhythm in our first match against Mount Marty. We could never get any momentum and made some mental errors that resulted in errors on the court. We seemed to rebound against Hannibal LaGrange. After a slow start, we found our game and played well for the win," Head Coach Casey Quiggle said.

The Bluejays will take on Graceland University and William Penn University on Saturday, September 2nd. The first game starts at 9 am. 

Tabor College is a Christ-centered institution located in Hillsboro, Kansas. The Bluejays are members of the NAIA and compete in the KCAC.