(LEBAON, Ill. – Feb. 10) – The McKendree University volleyball team will have their home-opener in the Harry M. Statham Sports Center with back-to-back matches. The Bearcats will host University of Indianapolis on Friday, Feb. 12 at 5:00 PM, followed by University of Southern Indiana on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 11:00 AM.
Nickie Sanlin's team is 0-2 (0-2 in GLVC) heading into this week. In their most recent game, McKendree fell to Lewis in three sets, posting a .094 hitting percentage with 29 kills.
Elle Russell (Festus, MO/St. Pius X) recorded nine kills, while
Alexandria Muschong (Woodstock, IL/Woodstock) had the lone block during the game.
Gracie Marr (Castle Rock, CO/Castle View) recorded 14 assists, while
Brianna Binder (Littleton, CO/Dakota Ridge) led the team with 10 digs. McKendree has a .096 attacking percentage with 10.3 kills per set and .7 blocks per set, going into this weekend.
About University of Indianapolis (UIndy)
UIndy is 1-2 (1-2 in GLVC) this season, after dropping three sets to Southern Indiana on Saturday. UIndy dropped the first set of the afternoon 14-25, recording eight kills and committing four errors. The second set was just out of reach for the Greyhounds, 25-23, with a set-high 11 kills. The final set belonged to their opponent, 25-13, only recording nine kills and six errors. For more information on the Greyhounds, click
here.
About University of Southern Indiana
Southern Indiana is 2-1 (2-1 in GLVC) so far this season, after defeating UIndy in three sets on Saturday. The first set was dominated by the Screaming Eagles, with 18 kills and a .500 hitting percentage for the 25-14 win. The second set was a close victory, 25-23, with 15 kills and five errors. The final set belonged to the Screaming Eagles again, taking the final set and match. For more information on the Screaming Eagles, click
here.
With spectators not allowed in attendance, except for essential personnel, the games can be streamed via the GLVC Sports Network. The Official streaming service of the McKendree University Bearcats.
