SAN DIEGO, CA --- Senior opposite Amber Ridens knocked down 16 kills in the finale after 19 players on the NAIA's No. 2-ranked Concordia saw court time in the opener, as the Eagles swept both Robert Morris (IL) and Baker (KS) to close out the first weekend of the season.

SAN DIEGO, CA --- Returning NAIA All-American senior Amber Ridens and sophomore opposite Brooke Marino took turns, posting one 18-kill match apiece, as the NAIA's No. 2-ranked Concordia started its season with sweeps of Lindenwood (MO) and Missouri Baptist Friday.