Chicago, Ill - No. 8 Indiana Wesleyan volleyball stayed undefeated on Friday as they cruised through two matches, earning sweeps in both. The Wildcats head back home undefeated on the season, facing off against Huntington on Wednesday in Crossroads League action.
 

THE ESSENTIALS

• Location: Saint Xavier University | Chicago, Ill
• Records: IWU - 7-0,1-0 CRL | Lourdes - 0-4, 0-1 WHAC | SXU 2-6, 1-1 CCAC
• NAIA Top-25 Ranking: IWU - #8 | LU - Unranked | SXU - Unranked

MATCH ONE VITALS

• As both teams faced off in a neutral site IWU jumped out to a quick 1-0 lead winning 25-14 in the first set.
• Lourdes looked to keep it close in the second set as they keep it within reach. However the Wildcats pulled away and picked up the win 25-16, taking a 2-0 advantage.
• IWU came out to in the third set ready to secure victory, dominating the third set 25-9 and defeating Lourdes 3-0.
• Eva Joldersma finished with a match high 15 kills. Martina Demarchi (11) and Marta Zambetti both reached double figures.
• Cadee Notter and Rebekah Sergent each added 2 aces.
• Marta Zambetti continued her strong season on the defensive end with 5 blocks. Marissa Mullins and Joldersma each tallied 3.
• Abbigail Porter led the team with 41 assists.
• Notter (11), Demarchi (10), and Sergent (9) led the team in digs.

MATCH TWO VITALS

• The Wildcats came out strong yet = for their second match of the night beating Saint Xavier in the first set 25-14. The Wildcats served up two aces in the first set to The Cougars zero.
• IWU won a hard fought second set 25-17, taking a 2-0 lead. The Wildcats added another ace in the second set bringing their total to three for the match.
• The Wildcats got off to a quick start with 16-9 lead in the third set cruising to a 25-11 victory to earn their second sweep of the night.
• Eva Joldersma recorded 15 kills in the victory.
• Abbigail Porter and Marissa Mullins each posted 2 aces.
• Mullins added 4 blocks while Marta Zambetti recorded 4 of her own. Cassie Gregory tallied 3.
• Porter led the team with 29 assists.
• Cadee Notter led the way with 13 digs.

NEXT HOME MATCH

• The Wildcats return home on September 13th at 7pm to take on the Huntington Foresters.
• Individuals looking to attend can purchase tickets at IWUWildcats.com/Tickets

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