COD (4-6; 1-0) opened up Conference play, on the road, with a 14th straight victory over the San Bernardino Valley Wolverines (1-6; 0-1), 3-0 (25-16, 25-15, 25-22).

An inauspicious start for the Wolverines to begin IEAC play, which led to a truly positive result for Desert. Sophomore libero Dakota Hansen (Myrtle Beach, SC) led the team with 15 digs and grabbed 1 service aces. Freshman setter Kianna Diaz (Palm Desert H.S.) led the team with 39 set assists, grabbing 1 service aces and 3 digs.

College of the Desert is 31-28 all-time against the Wolverines, but the Roadrunners have not lost to San Bernardino Valley since October 9, 2013. Out of the last 14 matches, Desert has a very positive 42-4 set record over the Wolverines.

Freshman outside hitter Kaila Sandy (La Quinta H.S.) had 15 kills, 3 service aces and 12 digs. Freshman defensive specialist Jaliana Davidson (Rancho Mirage H.S.) had 2 service aces and 7 digs.

Freshman outside hitter Yesenia Ramirez (Indio Shadow Hills) led the team with 13 kills and 12 digs. Freshman middle blocker Katie Alexander (Yucca Valley H.S.) had 1 solo block and 1 block assist.

Freshman middle blocker Caitlin Bilhartz (Bowling Green, MO) had 5 kills, 1 service ace, 2 digs, 1 solo block and 1 block assist.

The next game for Desert is at Mt. San Jacinto, where they will play the Eagles on October 8th at 5 p.m.

Follow COD Athletics on Twitter @COD_Athletics Instagram @COD_Athletics or Facebook @College of the Desert Athletics

For additional information, please contact the COD Sports Information Office at 760.423.6641.

Information provided by COD Sports Information. Photo courtesy of Bill Norris (SID San Bernardino Valley). Story by Isabel Alvarez (COD Sports Information Office).