The UIS volleyball team defeated Emporia State 3-1 on Thursday night, continuing its best start to a season. With the win, the Prairie Stars extended their winning streak to four matches.
Match Summary
- Set 1: UIS rallied from a seven-point deficit early on, showcasing effective attacking to win the set 25-23. Makenna Cox led the charge with 6 kills
- Set 2: ESU responded strongly, winning 25-17 as Rayishon Jackman contributed 8 kills. UIS struggled offensively, hitting only .143
- Set 3: The third set saw both teams trading points fiercely. UIS edged out ESU 28-26, highlighted by Cox's 11 kills. The set was marked by numerous lead changes
- Set 4: UIS sealed the victory with a dominant 25-16 set four win. The team's defense tightened, and they capitalized on ESU's errors, finishing with a strong .293 hitting percentage
- Makenna Cox was a standout with 25 kills and 20 digs, proving essential on both offense and defense. Eirini Glynou contributed 14 kills and 3 aces, while Erica Sledge orchestrated the offense with 39 assists
- UIS recorded a total of 54 kills with a hitting percentage of .238, compared to ESU's 65 kills and a .240 percentage
- UIS outperformed in service aces with 9 to ESU's 5
Stats at a Glance
- Kills: UIS 54, ESU 65
- Hitting Percentage: UIS .238, ESU .240
- Assists: UIS 49, ESU 62
- Service Aces: UIS 9, ESU 5
- Digs: UIS 72, ESU 86
- Blocks: UIS 6, ESU 9
UIS will continue the PSU Regional challenge on Friday against host school Pittsburg State and on Saturday against Harding.