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Illinois Tech Women’s Volleyball Drops NACC Match to Marian (Wis.) Saturday

Taylor Burton recorded five kills for the Scarlet Hawks in the setback.

(Photo Credit: Steven Bates)
Taylor Burton recorded five kills for the Scarlet Hawks in the setback. (Photo Credit: Steven Bates)

FOND DU LAC, Wis. – The Illinois Tech women's volleyball team suffered a setback against Northern Athletic Collegiate Conference opponent Marian (Wis.) Saturday.

The Sabres defeated the Scarlet Hawks in three sets (25-14, 25-20, 25-13) at Howard L. Sadoff Gymnasium in Fond Du Lac, Wis. on Saturday.

How It Happened

  • Marian (Wis.) had control of the match, including taking the first set, 25-14.
  • Illinois Tech fought hard in the second set, after being tied 14-14, the Sabres pulled away and took it, 25-20.
  • The Sabres put the match away in the third set, going ahead 6-0 early before an Illinois Tech timeout and ended up winning 25-13.

Scarlet Hawk Standouts

  • Freshman Mia Phelps led Illinois Tech with eight kills.
  • On defense, the Scarlet Hawks were led by sophomore Sinjin Acuna, who had seven digs.
  • Illinois Tech recorded a .129 attack percentage in the second set.

Up Next

  • Illinois Tech returns to action Friday, September 28 as the Scarlet Hawks host NACC Opponent Rockford University at the Keating Sports Center starting at 7:00 p.m.