MARION, Ind. – Indiana Wesleyan volleyball defeated Spring Arbor in straight sets to open Crossroads League play, with a record of 1-0 and improve to 8-0 on the season in Luckey Arena on Wednesday evening.

The Wildcats began where they left off last season defending the hardwood in Luckey Arena. In 2018, IWU went 13-1 at home and they begin 2019 1-0 with tonight’s victory.

INSIDE THE BOX

• Marci Miller led Indiana Wesleyan with nine kills on the evening with Rachel Klitzing recording eight kills.
• The Wildcats also recorded eight blocks and recorded an attacking percentage of .310.
• Havyn Gates paced IWU on the defensive side of the ball, recording 20 digs in the match.

MOATS PERSPECTIVE

• I was super stoked tonight because of the fans! It was so much fun to play in front of a packed house. Thank you Catalyst for showing up and cheering us on!I'm excited to keep showing up and watching each player continue to make the climb.

NEXT TIME OUT

• Indiana Wesleyan travels to Michigan for the Aquinas/Cornerstone Invitational beginning Friday, with games at 6:00 p.m. vs Thomas More College and at 8:00 p.m. with #16 Aquinas (Mich.).

FOLLOW THE WILDCATS

• Fans can keep up with the latest in Indiana Wesleyan Wildcat Athletics by following us on Facebook (http://Facebook.com/IWUWildcats), Twitter (@IWUWildcats) and Instagram (@IWUWildcats).
• In addition, the Volleyball team has established its own Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/iwuvball/), Instagram (@iwuvball), and Twitter pages (@iwuvball)