In a closely-contested opener, the Screaming Eagles found themselves on the opposite end of 5-0 run that gave the host Hawks a seven-point win. Rockhurst hit .317 and held the Eagles to a .133 attacking clip to grab the one-set lead in the match.
Set 2
The Eagles (8-8, 2-6 GLVC) scored five blocks and held Rockhurst to a mere .085 attacking percentage as they evened the match at a set apiece with the two-point victory. USI trailed by five early in the second set, but a 6-1 run pulled the Eagles even with the Hawks. The Eagles used a 3-0 run later in the set to pull ahead of the Hawks, then won the final two rallies to get the win.
Set 3
Rockhurst (15-2, 6-1 GLVC) found its offensive rhythm in the third frame as it hit .448 in a dominating 15-point win. The Hawks used a back-breaking 15-2 run to role to the 2-1 lead in the match.
Set 4
The Hawks scorched the Eagles’ defense to the tune of a .625 attacking percentage. Rockhurst methodically increased its lead throughout the final frame as it snared the 13-point, match-clinching win.
USI Statistical Leaders
Freshman middle blocker Sidney Hegg (Menahsa, Wisconsin) paced USI with nine kills and four blocks, while junior middle hitter Shawntel James (Elkhart, Indiana) had seven kills and four blocks. Senior setter Erika Peoples (Bloomington, Illinois) had 20 assists and eight digs, while senior libero Haley Limper (Springfield, Illinois) and junior defensive specialist Lizzy Gardner (Lafayette, Indiana) had 17 and 10 digs, respectively.
