SANTA FE SAINTS KNOCK OFF #1 PANOLA, ADVANCE TO SEMIFINALS OF NJCAA TOURNAMENT

November 18, 2016

For the second time on day one of the NJCAA National Tournament, the Santa Fe Saints were victorious, this time against the #1 team in the nation Panola College (31-3). The victory advances the Saints into the final four of the tournament, joining two other teams from Florida: Polk State and Miami Dade, along with Iowa Western CC.

Nadine Williams was again a force for the #8 Saints (19-11), recording a game high 19 kills and seven digs.

Santa Fe dropped the first set 25-22, but bounced back in a big way to win the next three sets, capping off a historic first day at the NJCAA Tournament. SF won sets two and three 25-23, and gave themselves a little more breathing room in the fourth set, pulling out a 25-21 win.

Santa Fe will now face Miami Dade College on Friday, November 18 at 8:30 p.m. EST in a rematch of the FCSAA State Championship game. Fans can watch live at www.njcaatv.com

A full bracket as well as all other tournament information can be found here: http://njcaa.org/sports/wvball/2016-17/div1/national_championship/index

For complete schedules, stats, and more information please visit www.santafesaints.com.