MARION, IND. - No. 2 Indiana Wesleyan volleyball earned a senior day win on Friday, sweeping Saint Francis for their 25th win of the season. The Wildcats still hold a three game lead in the conference standings over MVNU with only four conference games remaining.

 

THE ESSENTIALS

• Location: Marion, Ind | Indiana Wesleyan University
• Records: IWU - 25-0, 14-0 CRL | USF - 8-19, 2-12 CRL 
• NAIA Top-25 Ranking: IWU - #2 | USF - unranked

MATCH VITALS

•  USF looked to play spoiler on senior night, taking a 16-12 lead in set one. IWU battled back and tied the set at 21. An error from the Cougars and kills from seniors Cassie Gregory and Marta Zambetti gave the Wildcats the 25-23 victory.
• Saint Francis held a 7-3 advantage early in set two, but Indiana Wesleyan responded with a9-1 to take control. IWU held on the rest of the way winning, 25-6
• It was all Wildcats in the final set, taking a 15-6 advantage and holding on for a 25-14 victory
• Martina Demarchi led the way with 14 kills. Cassie Gregory and Eva Joldersma each had 9.
• Abbigail Porter had 3 aces and Dayessi Luis had 2.
• Demarchi and Marissa Mullins had 3 blocks each.
• Porter led the team with 35 assists.
• Cadee Notter had a team high 9 digs.

MOATS PERSPECTIVE

• "I am so proud of our seniors!" said Head Coach Candace Moats. "It was an honor to celebrate them after the match! Thank you Martina, Marta, and Cassie for leaning into your teammates and caring about them so well! We love you and will always be grateful you were a Wildcat!"

LOOKING FORWARD

• IWU is back in action tomorrow in Upland, facing Taylor at 3pm.

NEXT HOME MATCH

• The Wildcats return home next Friday taking on Marian at 7pm. 
• Individuals looking to attend can purchase tickets at IWUWildcats.com/Tickets

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