Cardona and Feliciano post 10 kills each
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Led by Yanlis Feliz’ 18 kills, Chicago State picked up 3-0 victory over the University of Evansville volleyball team on Monday evening at Meeks Family Fieldhouse.
Melanie Feliciano and Giulia Cardona led UE with 10 kills apiece. Cardona and Luana Gazda Kuhn led the way with five digs while Kora Ruff totaled 22 assists. The Cougars finished the night hitting .329 while the Aces were held to .116.
Game 1 – Chicago State 25, UE 17
Looking to set a tone from the first serve of the evening, Chicago State jumped out to a 4-1 lead and would extend it to 9-3 following a time out by the Purple Aces.  UE made its way back within four points (16-12), but the Cougars continued to roll as they earned a 25-17 win in the first set.
Game 2 – Chicago State 25, UE 16
Once again, it was the Cougars with the early momentum, opening a 4-0 lead. Trailing by a 9-5 score, the Aces fought back. Consecutive aces from Giulia Cardona began a 5-0 run that gave Evansville its first lead of the night at 10-9.
Chicago State got back on track, countering with a 5-0 run of their own to go up 14-10. Evansville got back within three tallies, but it was all Cougars as they took a 2-0 lead on the strength of a 25-16 decision.
Game 3 – Chicago State 25, UE 18
With their backs against the wall, the Aces jumped out to a 3-1 lead to open the third set. Luana Gazda Kuhn added a kill to her tally to push the lead to 7-4. The Cougars quickly tied it up at 7-7 before jumping in front at 10-8.
Maddie Hawkins’ second ace of the night tied the score at 14-14 as the Aces looked to rally, but the Cougars regained control and completed the set on an 11-4 run to clinch the match.
UE looks to get back on track when MVC play resumes this weekend at Southern Illinois and Missouri State.
