The Illinois Tech Women’s Volleyball team closed out the regular season on October 31 at St. Mary’s College in Indiana. The Belles defeated the Scarlet Hawks in straight sets.
Scores
- SMC 3, Illinois Tech 0 (15-25, 24-26, 22-25).
How it Happened
- St. Mary’s controlled set one, pulling away thanks to a .316 hit percentage.
- In set two, the Scarlet Hawks started strong thanks to an early 6-2 run that included two Lydia Goebel kills. The Belles made up ground and took the lead at 13-12. Illinois Tech stormed back to take a 24-23 lead on a Taylor Burton kill, but SMC scored the last three to take the set.
- After Illinois Tech took a 3-0 lead in set three behind two Reya Green aces, the Belles seized control. The Scarlet Hawks attempted a late comeback, but the Belles hung on for a 25-22 win.
Scarlet Hawk Standouts
- Natalie Freund recorded a double-double of 24 assists and 15 digs.
- Sara Hassell led Illinois Tech with 13 kills.
- Alyssa Miner and Burton recorded eight kills each.
- Courtney Curcio (16) and Goebel (10) had double-digit digs.
Up Next
- The Scarlet Hawks will compete in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association tournament as the fourth seed. Pool play will begin on Thursday, November 8. A full schedule will be available on the Illinois Tech Women’s Volleyball schedule page shortly.