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Winner Carthage CARTH 12-1
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Ill. Wesleyan IWU 0-9
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Game Recap: Women's Volleyball | | By Sam Boyle, Assistant Sports Information Director

Carthage Collects First Conference Win of the Season Over Illinois Wesleyan

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -- The No. 10 Carthage College women's volleyball team collected their first Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) victory on the season beating Illinois Wesleyan (0-9) in straight sets 3-0 Wednesday evening at Shirk Center Arena. 

Carthage (12-1) jumped out to a quick 7-2 lead to start before taking the first set 25-13. The Lady Reds continued to apply pressure to the Titans going up 14-6. An 11-5 run for Carthage gave the Lady Reds a two-set advantage. It was all Carthage in set three as the Lady Reds controlled an 11-5 margin. Another 14-5 run for Carthage closed out the match in their favor taking the straight-set victory. 

The Lady Reds return home to face Concordia (Wis.) Friday, September 20 for the opening day of the Carthage College Invitational.

Head Coach Leanne Ulmer

"It feels good to get that first CCIW win under our belt.  It was a good team win. We played some tough defense and blocked well.  Our offense was very efficient tonight.  Haley Horner, Megan Behrendt and Shannon Kebisek all did a great job attacking. Andrea Kozak had some big points and Nicole Acton had some timely blocks. Laura de Rosales did a nice job passing, serving and anchoring our defense tonight. Ellie LeCount served tough and did a great job getting our hitters good swings."

Quick Facts

  • The Lady Reds offense registered a season-best .450 attack percentage. 
  • Haley Horner collected a total of 12 kills while Megan Behrendt and Shannon Kebisek tallied eight and seven kills respectively. 
  • Behrendt also chipped in with three service aces. 
  • Kebisek recorded her 1000th career dig in the match. 
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