Bontrager Named to All-Bishop Invitational Team
Anderson University volleyball standout Felicity Bontrager (Goshen, Ind./Fairfield) was named to the Bishop Invitational All-Tournament Team, which was announced on Saturday.
Anderson University volleyball standout Felicity Bontrager (Goshen, Ind./Fairfield) was named to the Bishop Invitational All-Tournament Team, which was announced on Saturday.
Bontrager was selected to an all-tournament team for the second week in a row.
"Felicity has grown into a very strong player," Coach Tami Miller said. "She is playing consistent volleyball right now and provides energy on the court. Her athleticism is unmatched by none and we are very proud of what she has already accomplished this season."
The Ravens (5-7) went 2-2 during the stacked Bishop Invitational. Ohio Wesleyan University (6-7) opened with a 25-16, 13-25, 25-11, 25-19 win against the Ravens. Anderson then locked up a 25-21, 28-30, 25-22, 25-20 win against Kenyon College (2-8) to close out Friday's games. On Saturday, Otterbein University (10-2) swept the Ravens with a 25-12, 25-15, 25-19 win. To close out the tournament, Anderson handed the University of Mount Union (11-1) its first loss of the season in a 25-23, 25-20, 23-25, 25-21 decision. Otterbein and Mount Union are both receiving votes in the latest American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) NCAA Division III volleyball poll.
For the tournament, Bontrager contributed 32 kills, 12 blocks, 13 digs and a .279 attack percentage. She provided 2.13 kills per set and 0.8 blocks per set during the tournament.
Against Ohio Wesleyan, Bontrager turned in six kills, four blocks and a .235 attack percentage. She then tallied six kills and three blocks against Kenyon. Against Otterbein, Bontrager racked up six kills, three blocks and a .429 hitting percentage. Bontrager then capped off the tournament by pouring in 14 kills and a .333 attack percentage against Mount Union.
The Ravens are scheduled for three matches in the Franklin College Tournament next weekend in Franklin. Anderson clashes with Baldwin Wallace University (9-3) on Friday at 7 p.m. On Saturday, the Ravens face off with Bethany College (W. Va.) (3-5) at 10 a.m. and battle with Fontbonne University (0-4) at 12 p.m.