MARION, IND. - No. 19 Indiana Wesleyan volleyball picked up a 3-0 sweep over Spring Arbor on senior day. With the win and Marian's loss to Taylor today, the Wildcats moved into a second place finish in the Crossroads League.  Eva Joldersma recorded her 484th kill of the season, moving her into 3rd most in a single season since 2007.
 

THE ESSENTIALS

• Location: Indiana Wesleyan University | Marion, Ind.
• Records: IWU - 23-6, 14-4 CRL |   Spring Arbor University - 12-21, 2-16 CRL
• NAIA Top-25 Ranking: IWU - #19 | SAU - Unranked

MATCH VITALS

• IWU got off to a fast start in set one, taking an early 9-3 lead to force a Cougar timeout. Spring Arbor battled back, pulling within 1 at 15-14, but the Wildcats were able to escape the set with a 25-19 victory.
• The teams battled early in set two with the Wildcats holding a 15-13 lead midway through the set. IWU scored 7 straight points to take a 22-13 lead, eventually winning the set 25-16.
• It was all Indiana Wesleyan in set three. IWU took a 15-9 lead before going on a 10-4 run to end the set 25-14, and finish off the senior day sweep. 
• Senior Victoria Johnson led all Wildcats with 16 kills while Eva Joldersma tallied 12.
• Abbigail Porter posted 42 assists.
• Eva Joldersma recorded 16 digs in the match.

MOATS PERSPECTIVE

• "I am so proud of our seniors! It was an honor to celebrate them after the match! Thank you Ally and Vic for leaning into your teammates and caring about the so well! We love you and will always be grateful you were a Wildcat!"

LOOKING FORWARD

• IWU will host the University of Saint Francis in their quarterfinal match of the Crossroads League Tournament at 7pm on November 5th.
• Be sure to visit IWUWildcats.com for the most up-to-date information and to purchase tickets.

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