(Quincy, Ill., Oct. 6) -- The McKendree University women's volleyball team continues to roll through Great Lakes Valley Conference play, as they defeated the Quincy University Hawks in four sets on Friday Night to remain undefeated in conference action. It is the Bearcats sixth straight road win, and twelfth straight overall, improving their record to 13-3 on the season.

Senior outside hitter Arela Williams (San Diego, CA/LaJolla Country Day) picked up another double-double, putting away 24 kills to go along with 20 digs, and hit 3.10. Sophomore Kelly Voss (St. Rose, IL/Mater Dei) tied Williams for the team lead in digs with 20 of her own, while Senior Amanda Geiger (Tomball, TX/Concordia Lutheran) had 16 kills and 13 digs in the match. Junior Morgan Melchert (Mt. Vernon, IA/Mt. Vernon) put together another solid performance, collecting 49 assists. The Bearcat setter also picked up 18 digs and led McKendree with four total blocks.

The Bearcats doubled up the Hawks 16-8 to start the first set with help from a balanced offense, as six different players recorded kills. McKendree then went on cruise control, grabbing the first set without any difficulty, 25-16.

Quincy got off to the better start in the next set, taking eight of the first twelve points. However, the Bearcats were quick to respond, going on a 10-5 run to take their first lead of the set. McKendree never relinquished that lead, holding off the Hawks 25-21 for a two-set advantage.

Quincy controlled much of the play in the third, forcing a fourth set with a 25-21 win, which was finished off by a Jessica Licurgo kill. The Bearcats scored the final three points of the fourth set, overcoming a late four-point deficit to take the match 3-1.

The Bearcats will now head over to Springfield, Illinois, to take on another GLVC Central Division opponent in the UIS Prairie Stars. Game time for tomorrow's match is 3 pm, and you can watch it live at glvcsn.com/uis/.