Bigford began the season by slamming 54 kills on a .381 hitting percentage to go along with 14 digs, 10 service aces and 10 blocks in a 3-1 week for the No. 9 Cardinals. Bigford, who averaged 4.67 points per set on the week, started the season with 11 kills in a three-set win over Misericordia on Saturday. He hit .478 with 13 kills and seven services in a three-set win over Cairn. On Sunday, Bigford hit .380 with 23 kills and four blocks in a five-set win over St. Joseph’s.