MISHAWAKA, Ind. — Indiana Wesleyan University (IN) (20-3, 13-0) swept Bethel University (IN) (14-12, 6-7) in straight sets on Saturday afternoon, posting scores of 25-21, 25-14, and 25-14. The Wildcats achieved a .370 hitting percentage, dominating the match from start to finish. With the win and a loss by MVNU, Indiana Wesleyan holds a four game advantage in the Crossroads League with just five games remaining.
THE ESSENTIALS
- Location: Bethel University | Mishawaka, Ind.
- Records: IWU - 19-3, 13-0 | BU - 14-12, 6-7
- NAIA Top-25 Ranking: IWU - #5 | BU - NR
SET ONE
- Bethel opened with an early 3-0 lead, capitalizing on an Indiana Wesleyan service error and two kills.
- IWU responded with a 7-0 run, highlighted by two kills from Marin Sanchez and a service ace by Eva Joldersma, to take an 8-6 lead.
- BU rallied back to close the gap to 13-12 following a service ace band consecutive kills.
- The red and gray extended the lead to 23-18 with strong defensive plays, including a block from Marin Sanchez and Jessica Ickes, before closing the set 25-21 on a Shae Williams kill.
SET TWO
- IWU opened with a strong start, gaining an 8-2 lead after a service ace by Eva Joldersma.
- Cadee Notter's serving run extended the advantage to 14-5, prompting a timeout from Bethel.
- Indiana Wesleyan maintained control with a balanced attack, reaching 21-8 following a kill by Eva Joldersma.
- The visitors secured the set at 25-14 with a final kill from Shae Williams.
SET THREE
- The Wildcats capitalized on early errors by the Pilots to establish a 7-3 lead, with Eva Joldersma contributing consecutive kills.
- The visiting side extended their advantage to 15-8, highlighted by a series of kills from Marissa Mullins, prompting a timeout from Bethel at 14-8.
- Following the timeout, IWU continued their momentum with a service ace from Dayessi Luis and maintained control with an 8-point cushion at 19-11.
- Shae Williams secured the set with a kill, concluding the period at 25-14.
KEY WILDCATS
LOOKING AHEAD
- The Wildcats return to Marion on Monday, October 20th at 5:00 PM.
- Links for live stats and video can be found at IWUWildcats.com.
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