by Eric Willuweit

Chicago, Ill. – First-year player Zoe Michael had a match to remember, leading the Illinois Tech women's volleyball team with 16 kills and 14 receptions, as the Scarlet Hawks swept Rockford University 3-0 in NACC play Tuesday night at the Keating Sports Center. The Scarlet Hawks improved to 3-2 in conference play, and 11-5 overall. The Regents dropped to 0-5 in the NACC and 3-13 overall.

How It Happened

Illinois Tech 3 – Rockford 0

• Rockford held a very early 2-1 lead in the first set, but that would be the last advantage they would hold in the opening frame. The Scarlet Hawks went on a 6-0 run to open up a 7-2 lead, and then followed with a 10-0 run to post a 19-5 lead, anchored by Allison Wilkins with nine straight serves, including one service ace. The Regents battled back late in the set to close within eight before falling 25-16.
• Set two saw even play between the Regents and the Scarlet Hawks through the middle of the set. A kill by Della Crain put the Regents up 11-10. The Hawks retook the lead, however, completing a 6-0 run for a 16-11 advantage. The Regents closed within three points twice, including late when they trailed 20-17. The Scarlet Hawks answered with a 5-0 run to close out the set 25-17, with Grace Reckamp in serve for the final four Hawk points.
• The Scarlet Hawks opened up a 4-0 lead in set three and never trailed. Rockford did close within one point, trailing 5-4. The Hawks responded by winning 12 of the next 14 points to stake to a 17-6 lead. The Regents closed within eight points, trailing 20-12, but could not get any closer as the Hawks won the set 25-16 and the match 3-0.

Scarlet Hawk Standouts

• Michael with 16 kills, 14 receptions, 8 digs and 2 blocks. Michael's attack percentage for the match was .444
• Sadie Harrington added 5 kills and 4 blocks.
• Briar Moore with 4 kills, 10 receptions and 1 service ace.
• Maria Fernanda Alcantara with 4 kills and 2 blocks.
• Wilkins paced the Hawks with 14 assists, while adding 1 service ace.
• Reckamp had 13 assists and 2 service aces.
• Stephanie Nguyen led the Scarlet Hawks with 10 digs.

Up Next

The Scarlet Hawks resume NACC play on Friday, October 7, when Alverno College comes to the Keating Sports Center for a 7:00 pm CT matchup.