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By the time UJ met up with Corban University to play the NAIA’s final match of 2022, the Jimmies were tested, inspired, united and unstoppable.

Jamestown wasn’t shouldering the pressure of the nation’s top ranking or an undefeated season, like it was one year prior when falling to Park in the national semifinals. And when Corban –which defeated their own conference rival in Eastern Oregon to reach the final – took away some of UJ’s strengths, the Jimmies possessed the wherewithal and talent to pivot.

Corban’s serving and passing were crisper, flooring nine ace serves to Jamestown’s one in the match. But the UJ defense, where the Jimmies were just stronger than everyone else, didn’t waver.

“They had two outstanding outside hitters, and then we started to defend them,” coach Hegerle said. “The moment wasn’t too