The University of Redlands volleyball team moved over the .500 mark in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) standings on Tuesday, Oct. 21 as the Bulldogs defeated Occidental College by a 3-0 (25-17, 25-21, 25-17) final.

Sophomore middle blocker Megan Phillips (Vista, CA) and sophomore outside hitter Jackie Hamilton (Loma Linda, CA) led the way for the maroon and gray offensively, compiling eight kills apiece. Both proved to be efficient as well as Phillips posted a .300 hitting percentage while Hamilton accumulated a .286 hitting percentage.

Taking sole control of the setting duties, junior setter Kelina Smith (Kurtistown, HI) tallied 26 assists.

Two Bulldogs boasted double-digit dig totals as Hamilton and senior libero/defensive specialist Dory Baga (Aiea, HI) nabbed 22 and 20 digs, respectively.

Redlands (11-11, 5-4 SCIAC) faces a tough test on Friday, Oct. 24 when it faces No. 3 University of La Verne in Currier Gym at 7:30 p.m.