NIU Falls to Southeast Missouri State in Five-Sets

Courtesy of NIU's Sport Information Department

Northern Illinois 2, Southeast Missouri State 3 // Box Score

DEKALB, Ill. – The Northern Illinois University volleyball team rallied from two sets down to force a fifth set against the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Wednesday night at Victor E. Court. However, it was the Redhawks who came away with the 3-2 win (25-16, 25-22, 21-25, 21-25, 16-14).

"We've been battling all year and putting ourselves in spots where we can play to 20 and do some positive things," said head coach Ray Gooden. "A lot of it is just having the composure to make the critical play."

Meg Wolowicz (Manitowoc, Wis./Manitowoc Lincoln) led all players with 22 kills, adding 11…