MADISON, WIS. – Women's Volleyball kicked off a four-match homestand Thursday at the Todd Wehr Edgedome. They hosted the Marian Sabres in NACC action. The Eagles (15-6, 7-0 NACC) extended their win streak to six with a 3-0 (25-14, 25-4, 32-30) victory over the Sabres (1-19, 0-6).
HOW IT HAPPENED
- A 10-2 burst early in the opening frame had Edgewood University in control of the opening set. Marian would never get close as the Eagles held them to three kills and a -.185 hitting percentage on route to a 25-14 victory.
- The Eagles dominated in the second set.
Nida Zukauskaite held serve for 16 straight points while Edgewood University recorded a .700 hitting percentage as a team, swinging for 14 kills with no errors on route to a 25-4 victory.
- The Eagles rolled ahead 7-1 in the third set and kept the Sabres at bay, but the visitors would find their footing late. Down 17-9, a 15-4 offensive showcase powered Marian to set point. The squads would wrestle over extra points, trading kills until Edgewood University finished off the sweep.
- The Eagles had a 47-to-16 advantage in kills and a .289 to -.020 edge in attack percentage.
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Payton Millin and
Natalie Murphy held down the fort at the net with five and four blocks respectively.
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Katie Borchert posted eight kills and six digs on the evening.
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Abbey Eivins tallied 25 assists, while
Kate Gunderson earned 12 assists and a pair of aces.
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Shannon Rusch recorded seven kills and nine digs.
- Zukauskaite shined with a team-high 12 kills and four aces.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- Zukauskaite's four aces were a career best for the sophomore.
- Rusch's seven kills and nine digs were new personal bests.
UP NEXT
Edgewood University will look to keep rolling as they host a tri-match on Saturday. They will take on the Rockford Regents and the Carroll Pios at the Todd Wehr Edgedome. First serve is scheduled for noon.
