DeKalb, Ill - Indiana State volleyball fell in both matches on day one of the NIU Invitational. They opened play versus SIUE, losing in four sets (17-25, 25-23, 21-25, 20-25) and then losing in a grueling five-set match versus host Northern Illinois (15-25, 25-23, 18-25, 25-14, 11-15). Indiana State closes out the tournament on Saturday afternoon vs. Merrimack at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Match One: SIUE 3, Indiana State 1
The Sycamores were led by Ava Robart with 18 kills, and Kira Holland added 12 kills. Avery Hales (19) and Emily Weber (14) almost evenly contributed assists, while Chole Gilley (13), Macy Lengacher (10), and Hadley Hardersen (12) added a combined 35 digs on the defensive side, aided also by blocks from Ella Scott (5) and Kimora Whetstone (4).