BRENHAM, Texas — No. 19 Blinn College volleyball swept Lee College, 3-0 (25-13, 25-12 and 25-16) to conclude conference play with a perfect 8-0 record on Tuesday night in the Kruse Center.

"We played hard and it is great to be 8-0 in conference," said Terry Gamble, Blinn head coach. "It is really special and I am excited for the girls because they deserve all the credit."

After winning seven straight, the Buccaneers hold a 27-7 overall record. Tonight's game marked the final night in the Kruse Center this season as the Buccaneers celebrated the sophomore night.

"The sophomores mean so much to the team and to me because they have led this team," Gamble said. "Our sophomore class is going to be extremely missed after our season is over."

Sophomore setters Samantha Boatman and Roxanne Morris combined for 35 assists, while Boatman recorded nine digs and Morris recorded eight kills.

"Winning this game meant a lot to us and it feels really good to go undefeated in conference," Boatman said. "We are now in really good position moving into the postseason."

Sophomore Shelby Sheets led Blinn with 21 kills and six digs, while Cheyenne Te'o led the defense with 12 digs. Jasmine McLemore led the Buccaneers with five blocks.

The Buccaneers managed to bounce on the Rebels early for a 13-5 lead in the first set as Sheets paved the way with seven kills and one ace. Taylor Henderson followed with two kills and two blocks for the next four points and Blinn held the lead to a 25-13 victory in the first set.

Blinn and Lee played back and forth to start the second match. Tied 5-5, Sheets sparked the offense with a kill, and two kills and a block by McLemore launched Blinn to a 13-6 lead. Henderson and Sheets recorded three kills each to lead Blinn on a 12-6 run to win the second set 25-12.

Lee played Blinn closer in the third set and gained on the Buccaneers 15-12. However, Morris jumped in to lead Blinn on a 10-4 run with two kills and a block assist for a 25-16 victory for the sweep.

Next, Blinn will wrap up the regular season with a doubleheader on Saturday, Oct. 27, in Carthage. First, the Buccaneers will play No. 15 Panola College at noon before facing Temple College at 2 p.m.

Blinn has competed in intercollegiate athletics since 1903 and captured 38 NJCAA national championships since 1987.