Pepperdine Holds On for 5-Set Win Over Northern Iowa
Four players with double-figure kills and five players with double-figure digs propelled the Pepperdine women’s volleyball team to a 3-2 win in the NCAA first round against higher-seeded Northern Iowa, putting the Waves into the second round for the first time since 2011.
UNI’s Thomas, Illinois State’s Pence & Jankiewicz, Bradley’s Thompson Honored by MVC
Co-champion UNI middle blocker Piper Thomas took home the MVC’s Player of the Year honors, while Bradley’s Hannah Thompson earned the conference’s Freshman of the Year award. Illinois State’s Courtney Pence earned the league’s Libero of the Year honor, while her Redbird teammate Stef Jankiewicz was tabbed Setter of the Year.
Marquette Rallies Past Northern Iowa in 4 in Non-Conference Tilt
Marquette outdid Northern Iowa in every facet of the game, snapping the Panthers’ 10-match win streak with a four-set comeback win.
#10 USC Tops #18 Creighton in 5 for Trojan Invite Title
No. 20 Northern Iowa knocked off its second Top 20 foe of the weekend, taking out No. 8 Kentucky, but it was No. 10 USC that came through the Trojan Invitational with a perfect 3-0 record and the title.
(RV) Missouri State Sweep #25 Northern Iowa For Share Of MVC Title
(RV) Missouri State earned at least a share of their second consecutive regular season conference title with a sweep of #25 Northern Iowa Saturday afternoon in Hammons Student Center in Springfield, Missouri.
