Chicago, Ill. - On homecoming weekend, the Illinois Tech women's volleyball team welcomed the Alverno College Inferno to the Keating Sports Center for a Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC) contest. The Hawks (3-11, 2-1) dominated the match offensively, defeating the Inferno (1-8, 0-3) 3-0.
How It Happened
Set One - Hawks 25, Inferno 14
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After briefly being tied at 3-3 in the first set, the Hawks led the rest of the way. Starting at 15-11, the Hawks went on a 5-0 run, with Sasami Cavan recording two service aces for the Hawks. The Hawks went on to win the set 25-14 with Anna Elena Sofia Sebastio recording a kill for the final point.
Set Two - Hawks 25, Inferno 23
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With a 1-1 tie to begin the set, the Hawks took the lead and ran with it for the rest of set two. A 6-0 run between 9-6 and 14-6 extended the Hawks lead over the Inferno. During this stretch, Cavan once again recorded two service aces, while Emily Graham and London Francis each recorded a kill. The Hawks went on to win the set 25-13.
Set Three - Hawks 25, Inferno 23
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Set three started out in favor of the Inferno, who led the set until the Hawks went on a 7-0 run to tie the set and eventually take the lead. While trailing 8-6, the Hawks began their run. With Karla Trautmann Mendez on the service line, Trautmann Mendez recorded two service aces while Emily Graham picked up two kills and Victoria Aspruez one. The Hawks would later go on another run, this time a 6-0 run with Kelsey Starnes picking up two service aces. The Hawks would secure a 25-13 set victory to win the match.
Scarlet Hawk Standouts
Inferno Standouts
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Rolin West - 15 kills, 8 digs
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Shaisty Kooch – 2 aces, 2 assists, 16 digs
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Anabella Vik - 1 block
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Izzy Gianniou - 18 assists
Inside the Box Score
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The Hawks led the Inferno in kills 28-24
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In aces, the Hawks finished with 16, while the inferno had 2
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The Hawks led the Inferno in blocks 6-1
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For assists, the Hawks had 25 versus the Inferno's 22
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The Inferno led in digs, recording 45 compared to the Hawks 42
Head Coach Mark Johnston's Comments
"It's always nice to get a win in the NACC. Nine players were able to contribute kills for us today and three of them hit .385 or higher. Alverno was tough throughout the whole match but we were able to finish strong in the third set. Maria Fernanda Alcantra came on and really provided a spark for us, with 4 kills on 8 attempts for a .500 hitter percentage (in just the third set). We also did a solid job at the service line, recording 16 aces. Sasami Cavan and Kelsey Starnes both tied with 6 aces this afternoon."
Up Next
The Hawks will continue in NACC action on Tuesday, September 26, when they welcome the Edgewood College Eagles (8-4, 2-0) to the Keating Sports Center. First serve is scheduled for 7:00 PM
