MARION, Ind. — Indiana Wesleyan (IN) (21-4, 14-1) swept Huntington (IN) (22-6, 10-5) in straight sets, 25-23, 25-19, 25-21, at Luckey Arena on Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats recorded a .288 hitting percentage, led by 49 kills and a strong defensive effort with 52 digs. The victory moved the Wildcats within one game of clinching the Crossroads League regular season championship. An Indiana Wesleyan win or a loss by MVNU would secure the title for IWU. Seniors
Abbigail Porter,
Cadee Notter,
Alex Lloyd,
Marissa Mullins,
Jessica Ickes,
Eva Joldersma,
Dayessi Luis, and manager
Maddie Swan were recognized before the game, with
Alex Lloyd later securing the win with a decisive kill.
THE ESSENTIALS
- Location: Indiana Wesleyan University | Marion, Ind.
- Records: IWU - 21-4, 14-1 | HU - 22-6, 10-5
- NAIA Top-25 Ranking: IWU - #5 | HU - NR
SET ONE
- The Wildcats gained momentum with a four-point run, benefiting from three consecutive attack errors by the Foresters, to lead 7-4.
- Huntington fought back to tie the set at 13-13, prompting a timeout from the red and gray.
- With the score tied at 21, HU surged ahead with two straight points, before Indiana Wesleyan called another timeout at 23-21.
- IWU rallied with a four-point run, including two kills from Eva Joldersma, to secure a 25-23 victory in the opening set.
SET TWO
- The red and gray established early momentum with a 5-1 lead, highlighted by key kills from Joldersma and Marissa Mullins.
- A 6-0 run extended the home team's advantage to 11-4, prompting the Foresters to call a timeout.
- Despite Huntington's attempts to rally, the Wildcats maintained control, reaching a 21-15 lead after a kill by Marin Sanchez.
- The home side sealed the set with a kill from Jessica Ickes, winning 25-19.
SET THREE
- HU took an early lead, capitalizing on an ace to move ahead 5-2.
- IWU responded with a 5-0 run, highlighted by two service aces from Dayessi Luis, to take a 10-8 lead.
- A series of service aces by HU allowed the Foresters to regain the lead at 15-14.
- The Wildcats closed the set with a strong defensive stand and an ace from Daniella Joseph, securing the set 25-21.
KEY WILDCATS
LOOKING AHEAD
- IWU is on the road to face Marian on Wednesday at 7:00 PM.
- Links for live stats and video can be found at IWUWildcats.com.
NEXT HOME MATCH
- The Wildcats return home to face Goshen for the final regular season match of the season on November 5th at 7:00 PM.
- Links for live stats and video can be found at IWUWildcats.com.
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