KENOSHA, WIS. — The No. 3 Carthage College women's volleyball team ended the regular season with a 3-0 victory over Aurora Saturday afternoon at Tarble Arena. 

Carthage (25-3) started set one going up 13-9 over Aurora (21-10). The Spartans got as close as six before the Lady Reds took the set 25-17. Carthage went up 10-4 in the second before taking a two-set lead at 25-13. It was all Lady Reds in the third set taking the match by a final score of 25-15. 

Carthage turns their attention to the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Tournament as they await the winner of the Augustana (Ill.) and Elmhurst matchup, and will host on Thursday, November 7 at 7 p.m.

Head Coach Leanne Ulmer

"What a way to end the regular season. Aurora is a very talented team and I thought our defense and serving gave us the edge. It was great to honor our seniors and they were inspired today. This group has really bonded and the chemistry on the court is where it needs to be.  Haley Horner was a force today hitting and blocking. She really put some pressure on their hitters. Ellie LeCount ran a great offense today and Megan Behrendt was a kill machine. Shannon Kebisek and Laura DeRosales and Autumn McGee were terrific on defense. We just want to keep this momentum going into the postseason."
 

Quick Facts

• Carthage had three Lady Reds finish with double-digit kills: Megan Behrendt (13), Haley Horner (12), Shannon Kebisek (11). 
• The Lady Reds had 10 blocks in the match and held the Spartans to -0.048 hitting percentage in set two. 
• Ellie LeCount finished the match with 36 assists. 
• Carthage ended the regular season with a 10-0 record at home. 

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