The Illinois Tech Women’s Volleyball team traveled north to Alverno College on October 3. In the second meeting between the two teams this season, the Scarlet Hawks moved to 2-0 in those contests with a four-set win.

Scores

• Illinois Tech 3, AC 1 (25-17, 25-16, 22-25, 25-14)

How it Happened

• A 4-0 run to start the match propelled Illinois Tech to an early lead, but the Inferno rallied to take an 8-7 set one advantage. However, a 13-4 run gave the Scarlet Hawks a comfortable late lead. A Sara Hassell kill wrapped up the first set.
• The Scarlet Hawks picked up the momentum in set two, opening it with a 7-1 lead and two Natalie Freund aces. Illinois Tech never trailed as a Sinjun Acuna kill wrapped up a victory.
• In the third set Alverno led early, trailing only once after an attack error gave Illinois Tech an 19-18 lead. The hosts would close the set out on a 7-3 run to force a fourth set.
• After an even early portion to the fourth set, the Hawks went on a 13-2 run to take control. The Scarlet Hawks were never in danger for the rest of the set.

Scarlet Hawk Standouts 

• Taylor Burton added 10 kills and a .240 hitting percentage to go along with four block assists.
• Hassell had eight kills, 10 digs, and three block assists.
• Freund led the team with 14 assists. Her and Courtney Darling (11 assists) each had four aces.
• Courtney Curcio had 17 digs.

Stats to Know

• Illinois Tech’s defense held Alverno to a -.031 hit percentage.
• Illinois Tech out dug the Inferno 61-48.
• The Scarlet Hawks had 14 aces.
• Illinois Tech’s record is now 8-13.

Up Next

• The Scarlet Hawks will host Alma College on Saturday, October 7 at 1 p.m. Live audio, video, and stats will be available. The live audio will be powered by Illinois Media School.