SALT LAKE CITY--The Westminster women's volleyball defeated Western Colorado in three straight sets (25-13, 25-21, 25-17) to earn its first conference win.

"The team started strong and put in a full performance for a very satisfying win," Head Coach Karrin Moore said. "Audrey Green Sydnee Simmons had solid nights hitting for us."

The Griffins got off to a strong start dominating the first set with 13 kills and a hitting clip of .222.

The second set was more challenging with 10 ties and four lead changes. Westminster regained the lead. 22-19, with a  late 8-2 run. Audrey Green, Katie Jacox and Sydnee Simmons each recorded four kills as the Griffins finished the set, 25-21.

Trailing 8-9 in the third set, the Griffins scored six straight points to take control. The Griffins scored the final five points to close the set, 25-17, and win the match.

Green led the team with 14 kills and finished hitting .387. Simmons had 10 kills and finished with a .625 hitting percentage

Katie Jacox recorded 10 digs and a season high 24 assists. Green led the Griffins with 17 digs and Amber Lamborn recorded 12 digs.

The Griffins host Colorado State University-Pueblo Friday, Nov. 1, and New Mexico Highlands Saturday, Nov. 2.