ST. LOUIS, MO – The Illinois College volleyball team falls in a five-set thriller against #3-ranked Washington University.
 
The Lady Blues finish the regular season 13-11 and 6-3 in conference play.
 
  IC 2 Washington 3 (25-19,25-18,9-25,15-25,11-15)
In the first set, the Lady Blues jumped out to an early lead after a kill from Elliana Huckstep. Washington responded and tied the set 4 all, but IC responded and went on multiple runs and took the set 25-19.
 
The second set was just like the first, with IC still having momentum. Errors by Washington and more great offense for the Lady Blues were the combination for the IC taking the second set 25-18
 
After the second set, the Bears made an adjustment, and the Lady Blues were unable to respond as the Bears took the remaining sets in the match.
 
 
The Lady Blues were led offensively by Elliana Huckstep and Riley Drake with 11 kills each.  Mady Salisbury led the team in digs with 22.
 
Up Next
The Lady Blues will return to action on November 10^th at 7:00 pm as they host Monmouth College in the Midwest Conference Volleyball Quarterfinal inside Sherman Gymnasium.  
 
 
#ICAthletics #GoLadyBlues @icvolleyball