However, the Scots began their winning streak one week earlier at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tenn., where the Scots went 3-1, losing 3-0 to Rhodes College in the opening match, but redeeming themselves taking the next three matches 3-0, 3-1 and 3-2 against Rust University, Averett University and Adrian College, respectively.

     "Our lineup has been consistent lately despite some injuries this season," said head coach Kari Shimmin. "Our middles are starting to have a better attack and Chelsey Widdop [outside hitter/middle hitter], Megan Creen [right side hitter/outside hitter] and Alicia Yeakey [middle hitter/outside hitter] have been very consistent. We’ve still had our ups and downs with ball control, but at Rhodes our ball control was good for most of the day."

     Widdop added another accolade to her repertoire as she earned her second Midwest Conference Performer of the Week in her college career. Widdop tallied an impressive 37 kills and 50 digs at Rhodes.

     "She [Widdop] has been a great addition to our team," said Shimmin. "Our team has a lot of confidence in her and she has a lot of confidence in herself. I can’t remember the last time a freshman received the top performer of the week award twice in one year for volleyball. She simply has a great presence on the floor."

     Widdop continued her success at the Monmouth College Triangular as she and sophomore middle hitter Kendra Newlon led the team with 11 kills each against Principia.

     Defensively senior libero Sara Schoon led the Scots with 14 digs. Monmouth took the first two sets 25-22 and 25-15, while Principia claimed the third set 25-23. The Scots sealed the victory in the fourth set as they shut the door on the Panthers, winning 25-19.

     Monmouth was not as fortunate in the final match against Iowa Wesleyan as the Scots fell 3-2 losing narrowly in the fifth set 16-14. On the bright side, Widdop and Creen combined for 31 kills and 35 digs.

     "We had a hard time keeping the serve, but the girls never gave up," said Shimmin. "It was a mistake here and there that led to the outcome, and we hadn’t played those schools for several years."

     With win number 13 tucked in their pockets, the Fighting Scots will travel to Naperville, Ill. to compete in the Benedictine University Tournament at North Central College on Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31, for their last regular season match.

     "Obviously the goal will be to end with a winning record," said Shimmin. "It will be a tough tournament at Benedictine, but the girls have really improved throughout the season and they are continuing to work hard and get better."