MARION, IND. - No.11 Indiana Wesleyan got back in the win column on Wednesday night. IWU took down Huntington University in four sets. The Wildcats won the first two sets before dropping a thrilling third set. IWU took the fourth set 25-19 to move to 15-5 on the season.
 

THE ESSENTIALS

• Location: Indiana Wesleyan University | Marion, Ind.
• Records: IWU - 15-5, 8-3 CRL |  Huntington University - 8-14, 4-7 CRL
• NAIA Top-25 Ranking: IWU - #11 | HU - Unranked

MATCH VITALS

• IWU got off to a fast start in set one, jumping out to an 11-5 lead as they took the set 25-17.
• The Wildcats kept momentum in set two, taking an early 12-5 lead. IWU used the early lead to propel them to a 25-14 victory.
• After trailing 19-17, Huntington went on a 5-0 run to take a 22-19 lead. IWU answered with a 5-1 to take a 24-23 lead. After trading points, the Foresters scored 3 straight to win a back and forth third set.
• Huntington used the momentum from their third set victory to push them to 15-13 lead midway through the fourth set. The Wildcats then went on a 12-4 run to finish off the Foresters.
• Eva Joldersma recorded 22 kills, her ninth match with 20+ kills this season.
• Abbigail Porter posted 4 aces while Rebekah Sergent tallied 3 and Elly Grenda added 2 of her own.
• Ally Barkhaus led the team with 22 digs and Rebekah Sergent posted a season high 16 in the match.
• Abbigail Porter recorded 39 assists across four sets.

MOATS PERSPECTIVE

• "I am so proud of this team and their perseverance! They continue to fight for each other and give their all for the common goal of serving their teammates and honoring the Lord. I appreciate all the fans that came to cheer us on! You are a great support to our souls!"

LOOKING FORWARD

• The Wildcats head to Goshen to take on the Maple Leafs on October 12th at 6pm

NEXT HOME MATCH

• IWU returns home to take on (RV) Saint Xavier on October 14th at 7pm.
• Individuals looking to attend can purchase tickets at IWUWildcats.com/Tickets

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