DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – (HTML Box Score) Oklahoma Baptist won the first volleyball match of 2017 with a 3-0 (28-26, 25-20, 25-17) sweep of Barton College Friday at the Bahama House Classic. It was the first contest for any OBU team since the university officially became a full member of NCAA Division II earlier today.

Junior Nicole Fleitman filled up the stat sheet to lead the way for a decisive OBU victory. She finished with seven kills, 11 assists, 10 digs, six block assists and three service aces in the season opener.

The Lady Bison won a highly contested first set 28-26, with senior Cadyn La...