BY BROOKE ALVERSON

The No. 8 Navarro College Bulldogs defeated No. 14 ranked Hill College (25-15, 25-18, 25-14) on Saturdays afternoon match at the Wolens Special Events Center. 

NC had a solid showing offensively and defensively with Nataly Garcia committing only one error on 28 swings hitting .500. She garnered 15 kills for the 'Dawgs. Jada Close had all corners of the net covered with seven totals blocks, contributing three solos blocks. 

Patricia Pantoja led the way with 16 digs on the match and Shea Slusser came in clutch with six aces at the serving line. 

The 'Dawgs are pacing themselves with a back-to-back sweep and look to keep that momentum against conference foe Blinn on Monday nights Region XIV match. Head coach Ariel Apolinario sees his team improving week to week. 

"More than anything, we are growing and it's clear by how our level of play is evolving. We haven't peaked which is something to look forward to. The most exciting part is watching multiple people stepping up for the team and adding value to what we're trying to accomplish. We had another good day from the serving line and defensively we were setting up a lot easier. We won the points that we were supposed to win. Early on, we missed some assignments but within the game we made changes and that translated to success on our side."

Navarro will travel Monday to Brenham and play the Buccaneers in the Kruse Center at 6 PM CST. 

Catch their match through the livestream link or follow the 'Dawgs on social media. 

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