SIUE Volleyball Triumphs Against Seattle in Five-Set Thriller
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – In an exciting conclusion to the Cougar Classic, the SIUE volleyball team secured a hard-fought victory over Seattle, winning in five sets with scores of 20-25, 25-12, 25-18, 22-25, and 15-13. This brings SIUE’s season record to 5-4, while Seattle now stands at 6-3.
Match Statistics
The Cougars demonstrated a commanding performance, out-hitting their opponents with a hitting percentage of .244 compared to Seattle’s .113. Key statistics from the match include:
- SIUE: 64 kills, 11 blocks, 59 assists, 78 digs
- Seattle: 47 kills, 12 blocks, 41 assists, 58 digs
Standout Players
Kyndia Smith was a standout player for the Cougars, achieving her third consecutive match with 19 kills and an impressive hitting percentage of .485. Other notable performances include:
- Sophie Robinson and Bree Schreimann, each contributing 10 kills
- Paige Bernstein, leading with 26 assists
- Ally Hughes, adding 20 assists
- Defensive anchor Robinson, with 19 digs, followed by Olivia Hogan with 17
- Vienna Elliott’s formidable presence at the net with 7 blocks
Seattle’s Performance
The Redhawks were led by Adee Butler, who recorded 13 kills, and Anae Asuncion, who contributed 17 assists.
Upcoming Matches
Looking ahead, SIUE will participate in the Kathy DeBoer Invitational, where they are set to compete against Binghamton on September 19 and Michigan State on September 20.
Next Game Information
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