MARION, IND. - No. 1 Indiana Wesleyan volleyball took down a tough Marian University team in four sets on Friday, winning their 28th game of the season and remaining unbeaten. Senior Martina Demarchi recorded a career high 23 digs. Eva Joldersma posted a season high 25 kills with only 2 errors.

 

THE ESSENTIALS

• Location: Marion, Ind | Indiana Wesleyan University
• Records: IWU - 28-0, 16-0 CRL | MU - 18-9, 12-5 CRL 
• NAIA Top-25 Ranking: IWU - #2 | MU - RV

MATCH VITALS

• Marian looked to take set one from the Wildcats, holding a 24-21 advantage. The Wildcats responded with 4 straight points eventually stealing the set from the Knights 28-26.
• IWU took a commanding 18-10 lead, but Marian scored 4 straight, forcing an Indiana Wesleyan timeout. IWU held on for a 25-19 victory.
• The Knights took an early lead in set three, the Wildcats battled back cutting the lead to 20-18, but Marian held on for a 25-20 win.
• IWU took control in set four and didn't look back, cruising to a 25-16 win.
• Eva Joldersma led the Wildcat attack with 25 kills.
• Joldersma also had 2 aces.
• Abbigail Porter led the team with 6 blocks and Marissa Mullins added 5.
• Porter led the team with 49 assists.
• Martina Demarchi had a team high 23 digs. Porter and Cadee Notter each had 16.

MOATS PERSPECTIVE

• "I saw a lot of heart tonight in our first set!" said Head Coach Candace Moats. "Fighting through set point three times and pulling out the win was impressive!  Everyone contributed to the win tonight but I thought Eva was at another level!  She was outstanding!!!  So proud of this team!!"

LOOKING FORWARD

• IWU travels to SAU tomorrow for a 3pm game.

NEXT HOME GAME

• The Wildcats will host as the higher seed throughout the Crossroads League Tournament. The first game is scheduled for November 4th at 4pm.
• Individuals looking to attend can purchase tickets at IWUWildcats.com/Tickets

FOLLOW THE WILDCATS

• Follow Athletics (@IWUWildcats): Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
• Follow Volleyball (@IWUVball): Twitter | Instagram | Facebook