MARION, IND. - No. 7 Indiana Wesleyan began Crossroads League play strong, defeating newly ranked #21 Grace College. The win marks 21 straight wins in the Crossroads League for the Wildcats, dating back to a loss against Taylor on October 22nd of 2022.

THE ESSENTIALS

• Location: Indiana Wesleyan University | Marion, Ind.
• Records: IWU - 8-2 | Grace - 6-2 
• NAIA Top-25 Ranking: IWU - #7 | GC - #21

MATCH VITALS

• Playing on their home court for the first time since students returned to campus, IWU took a 5-1 lead to begin the first set. After Grace responded with 5 straight points, the teams traded points until an 8-2 run forced the Lancers to use both of their timeouts. The Wildcats eventually took the set 25-18.
• Set two saw the teams continue to trade points until the home team used a 5- 1 run, taking a 19-15 lead. Coming out of a Wildcat timeout, the red and gray used a 5-3 run to finish of the set 25-22.
• IWU forced an early timeout from Grace, taking an early 12-6 lead. The Lancers pulled within 2 points at 16-14, but the Wildcats responded with a 9-3 run to complete the three set sweep.
• Martina Demarchi led the offense with 14 kills. Eva Joldersma tallied 12.
• Freshman Camaya Murry led both teams with 3 aces.
• Marissa Mullins had 4 blocks.
• Cadee Notter recorded 11 digs, Dayessi Luis and Joldersma each had 10.
• Abbigail Porter posted 38 assists.

MOATS PERSPECTIVE

• "This was a hard fought match!  Hats off to Grace's squad for playing extremely well," said Head Coach Candace Moats. "So proud of our team's resilience. Thanks to everyone who cheered us on to the win! You guys made a difference!"

LOOKING FORWARD

• The Wildcats will host Spring Arbor on September 7th at 3:00 PM.
• The Catalyst has announced a White Out for all athletic events on Saturday.
• the 2023 NAIA Red Banner will be unveiled in Luckey Arena prior to the game.
• Individuals looking to attend can purchase tickets at IWUWildcats.com/Tickets

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