JACKSONVILLE, Ill. – The Illinois College volleyball team fell in straight sets to Nebraska Wesleyan on Thursday night inside Sherman Gymnasium.
The Lady Blues move to 4-6 while Nebraska Wesleyan improves to 8-2.
After a slow start in the opening frame, the Lady Blues battled back in the second set behind strong defense, recording four blocks as they looked to spark a comeback. Illinois College continued fighting into the third, forcing 10 ties and four lead changes before Nebraska Wesleyan was able to edge out the set, 26-24, to close the match.
Elliana Huckstep and Delani Klaas led IC with five kills while Riley Drake and Laura Kaiser added four kills. Drake also posted a team-high 10 digs. Setter duo Summer Brandis and Liv Cox combined for 21 assists, and Mady Salisbury paced the back row with 11 digs.
Up Next
Day two of the Illinois College Invitational will kick off with a rematch of tonight's match as the Lady Blues will take on the Prairie Wolves once again tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM inside Sherman Gymnasium.
