RV UNI Blows by Drake in MVC Opener

RV UNI def. Drake 3-0 (25-21, 25-18, 25-22)

• UNI moves to 7-6 overall, 1-0 MVC; Drake falls to 11-4 overall, 0-1 MVC
• Box Score
• UNI Recap / Drake Recap
• Attendance: 1,066

RV Northern Iowa got off to a strong start in Missouri Valley Conference play, notching a sweep of Drake on the road Friday night. The Panthers hit .216 and had 3 contribute double-figure kill totals to secure the victory.

A more in-depth look at stats from tonight! The conference home opener is slated for Monday against Indiana State. It is the Gold Game! See you there! #UNIFight pic.twitter.com/A8DGYyAjcc

— UNIVolleyball (@UNIVolleyball) September 22, 2018

After Drake established a 4-1 lead in the first set, the Panthers came roaring back with a6-1 stretch. UNI tallied 5 of the final 7 points to claim the opening set, 25-21.

In the second set, UNI strung together 6-straight scores to gain control, 18-11. The Panthers remained on top from there en route to their 25-18 win.

A series of 9 ties in the third set was broken up when the Panthers used a 6-3 closing rally to secure the win, 25-22, and end the match in straight sets.

Karlie Taylor posted a double-double with 13 kills and 12 digs for UNI. Piper Thomas (16 kills) and Jaydlin Seehase (11 kills) also contributed double figure kill totals. Rachel Koop distributed 40 assists, while Kendyl Sorge notched 16 digs.

Piper Thomas with 16 kills to lead #UNIFight wth a 3-0 win over Drake! pic.twitter.com/hPacbJcXrB

— UNIVolleyball (@UNIVolleyball) September 22, 2018

Cathryn Cheek registered 13 kills to lead Drake and added 8 digs. Caitlyn Smith posted 16 assists, while Kylee Macke logged 17 digs.

Illinois State def. Missouri State 3-0 (25-20, 25-18, 25-18)

• Illinois State moves to 9-4 overall, 1-0 MVC; Missouri State falls to 7-7, 0-1 MVC
• Box Score
• Illinois State Recap / Missouri State Recap
• Attendance: 673

Valparaiso def. Indiana State 3-0 (27-25, 25-20, 25-20)

• Valparaiso moves to 14-2 overall, 1-0 MVC; Indiana State falls to 7-6 overall, 0-1 MVC
• Box Score
• Valparaiso Recap / Indiana State Recap
• Attendance: 421

Two Crusaders surpassed the 1,000-career kills mark in Valparaiso’s sweep of Indiana State. Seniors Allison Ketcham and Katherine Carlson already became members of the 1,000-career digs club in their careers.

Loyola def. Evansville 3-2 (25-14, 23-25, 20-25, 25-17, 15-11)

• Loyola moves to 9-4 overall, 1-0 MVC; Evansville falls to 6-8 overall, 0-1 MVC
• Box Score
• Loyola Recap / Evansville Recap
• Attendance: 357

Bradley def. Southern Illinois 3-0 (25-16, 25-12, 25-21)

• Bradley moves to 11-2 overall, 1-0 MVC; Southern Illinois falls to 4-10 overall, 0-1 MVC
• Box Score
• Bradley Recap / Southern Illinois Recap
• Attendance: 550

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