Chicago, Ill. - The Illinois Tech women's volleyball team pushed their winning streak to six matches, downing Benedictine 3-1 in a conference match-up at the Keating Sports Center. The Scarlet Hawks moved to 7-4 overall (2-0 NACC). The Eagles fell to 5-8 (1-1 NACC).

Playing in front of their home crowd for only the second time this season, the Hawks jumped out to a two sets to none lead before the Eagles fought back to take set three. Trailing 8-7 in the fourth set, the Hawks, energized by the lively crowd, rattled off nine of the next eleven points to build a six-point lead. The Eagles closed within four points before the Hawks took match point. 

Set Scores

• Illinois Tech 3, Benedictine 1 (25-20, 25-22, 16-25, 25-20)

Match Highlights and Notes

• Briar Moore led the Hawks in kills (10) and digs (20). Maria Fernanda Alcantara and Emily Graham each had nine kills, with Justine Bracco adding eight.
• Kelsey Starnes and Stephanie Nguyen contributed 18 and 13 digs, respectively.
• Jessica Weaver led the Hawks with three blocks and four service aces.
• Ellie Leach finished with 13 assists on the evening, with Grace Reckamp adding 11.
• The Eagles were led by Brooke Huizenga (9 kills), Courtney Levy (20 digs & 3 service aces), Alyssa Mojica (17 assists) and Yngride JeanPhillipe (3 blocks).

Up Next

• The Hawks head to Terre Haute, Ind. on Friday, September 24 and Saturday, September 25 for the Rose-Hulman Tournament, with matches against Washington (Mo.), Blackburn, Concordia-Chicago, and host Rose-Hulman.