Match Stats
- Iowa State def. #14 Northern Iowa 3-0 (25-20, 25-20, 32-30)
- Iowa State moves to 3-1; Northern Iowa falls to 2-2
- Box Score
- Iowa State Recap / Northern Iowa Recap
- Attendance: 6,415
It was a battle every step of the way, but Iowa State prevailed over 14th-ranked Northern Iowa, 3-0, in a midweek matchup in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The Panthers welcomed a raucous, sellout crowd into McLeod Center for the in-state showdown for the first time in program history.
We see you @PantherMayhem! pic.twitter.com/NxXFz2mxIi
— UNIVolleyball (@UNIVolleyball) August 30, 2018
All we have to say is… WOW. Thank you Panther Nation! pic.twitter.com/4mSLx4FfSN
— UNIVolleyball (@UNIVolleyball) August 30, 2018
The Cyclones were dominant on the block, tallying 9 team blocks to the Panthers 2, and outhit their opponents .306 to .202.
In the first set, UNI built an early 4-point lead before Iowa State came racing back with an 11-4 run. The Cyclones held onto their advantage from there to win game one, 25-20.
Iowa State carried its momentum into the second set, rattling off the first 6 points of the set. UNI cut the deficit to 1, but that is the closest the Panthers would get as the Cyclones claimed the result, 25-20.
The finale set was as tight as it could be, as the Cyclones and Panthers fought back-and-forth through 16 ties before Iowa State could end it, 32-30.
RECAP | Iowa State Sweeps #17 UNI – https://t.co/Ur6j1mVJYJ#cyclONEnation #StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/BngmpOUo6w
— Cyclone Volleyball (@CycloneVB) August 30, 2018
Senior Jess Schaben (14) and freshman Eleanor Holthaus (12 kills, .435 attack percentage) each registered double-figure kill totals to lead the Cyclones offensively. Sophomore Piper Mauck distributed a team-high 40 assists, while redshirt junior Hali Hillegas logged a team-high 21 digs. Senior Grace Lazard and sophomore Avery Rhodes led the blocking effort, notching 5 and 4, respectively.
Junior Karlie Taylor paced the Panthers with 17 kills, followed by sophomore Jaydlin Seehase, who contributed 13 kills. Redshirt junior Rachel Koop recorded a double-double for UNI, dishing out a team-high 32 assists and 12 digs. Senior Kendyl Sorge led the team in digs with 14.
Iowa State organized a bus for the fans, who enjoyed seeing the Cyclones down a Top 25 foe after falling out of the rankings this week.
#cyclONEnation out enjoying their bus trip to UNI and showing off their Cyclone Power! 💪
Way to color Cedar Falls Cardinal and Gold for @CycloneVB. ❤️💛 pic.twitter.com/yGeRvDWSq2
— Iowa State Athletics (@CycloneATH) August 30, 2018
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