Chicago, Ill. - The Illinois Tech women's volleyball team overcame dropping the first set to rattle off three straight set wins, en route to a 3-1 victory over Marian Friday night at the Keating Sports Center. The Scarlet Hawks moved to 14-7 overall (5-2 NACC). The Sabres fell to 11-9 (3-5 NACC).

On what was dubbed "Paint ITT Pink" night at the Keating Center, with a fund-raising bake sale by sponsored by Kappa Phi Delta in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Hawks broke out their pink jerseys for the match. 

The team in pink got off to a slow start, dropping the opening set to the Sabres 25-20. The Hawks rebounded with resounding 25-16 win in set two. The Sabres made it tough on the Hawks the rest of the way, as the teams battled through sets three and four, with Illinois Tech outlasting Marian 25-23 and 25-21 respectively for the match victory.

Set Scores

• Illinois Tech 3, Marian 1 (20-25, 25-16, 25-23, 25-21)

Match Highlights and Notes

• Briar Moore had 12 kills to pace the Hawks, while Emily Graham had eight and Maria Fernanda Alcantara had seven.
• Allison Wilkins finished with 19 assists on the evening., with Grace Reckamp adding 10.
• Kelsey Starnes topped the Hawks with 19 digs, while Moore had 16 and Graham 14.
• Moore had three service aces.
• Sadie Harrington led the way with five total blocks.
• The Sabres were led by Kaitlyn Merrill (16 kills), Anna Tapia (38 assists) and Brooklyn Taylor (25 digs).

Up Next

• The Hawks return to the Keating Center Saturday, October 16 for a split double-header against St. Norbert (12pm - Senior Day festivities) and Wisconsin Lutheran (5pm).