Rochester, Mich. — The celebration may have started on Wednesday at the Sturrus after clinching the outright WHAC championship, but the Saints showed no signs of slowing down on the road at Rochester Christian. Aquinas controlled every aspect of the match from start to finish, sweeping the Warriors in commanding fashion.

Aquinas 3, Rochester Christian 0 (25–12, 25–15, 25–14)

The Saints' balanced attack and relentless defense once again highlighted why they're the top team in the league and one of the most complete squads in the NAIA.

Leading the way was Lauren Chioini with 10 kills and a .450 hitting percentage, while Cece Pelak added six kills, three assists, and four blocks to anchor the front line. Nevaeh Bakker was dominant at the net, tallying five kills on a .625 clip and contributing five block assists.

Setter Natalie West orchestrated the offense with 29 assists and chipped in two service aces, while libero Bella Hommes continued her standout defensive season with 12 digs. Freshmen Sophie Munch and Kate Schneider each made their mark with key kills and strong serving runs, and senior Mel Beachnau provided energy off the bench with five kills and six total points. The Saints hit an efficient .255 as a team while holding Rochester Christian to a negative hitting percentage.

By the Numbers
     • Chioini: 10 kills, .450 hitting percentage
     • West: 29 assists, 2 aces, 5 digs
     • Pelak: 6 kills, 4 blocks, 3 assists
     • Hommes: 12 digs, 1 ace

Coach's Comments
Head Coach Ryan Campbell talked about the challenge of keeping the players focused and understanding, even with the WHAC title theirs, every match still can affect their postseason aspirations:
"It's easy to relax after clinching, but our message has been clear — championships are built by habits, not moments. I'm proud of how locked in this group stayed tonight. We executed, stayed disciplined, and used this match to keep sharpening our edge for what's ahead."

Up Next
The Saints will have a week to rest up, get healthier, and fine-tune their play before heading to Livonia to challenge Madonna on Friday, November 7, for their second-to-last WHAC regular-season match. Fans are encouraged to check in for more updates, stories, and scores at AQSaints.com.