GARY, Ind.-Â The Indiana University South Bend Titans (3-18, 3-6 CCAC) defeated the Indiana University Northwest RedHawks (8-19, 5-6 CCAC) in four sets by scores of 25-22, 25-23, 22-25, and 25-17. Thursday’s victory makes the Titans victorious in two of their last three contests.
The Indiana University South Bend Titans offense featured two hitters to record double digit kills, led by senior hitter Abby Seeger who finished Thursday’s match with a team high 13 kills. Seeger’s 13 kills came on a season high .500 attack percentage.
The next Titan to record double digit kills was junior Ryleigh Grott who finished with 11 kills, her fifth game this season with at least 10 kills. Grott also finished with four blocks, the most by any Titan.
The IU South Bend passing game featured two Titans to record double digit assists, led by sophomore setter Emma Knowlton who finished with a game high 21 assists. Knowlton’s 21 assists moves her into fifth place in the CCAC in assists per set with 8.25.
Freshman setter Brynn Lake finished the four set victory with 18 assists, her fourth consecutive game recording double digit assists. Lake also was one of four Titans to finish with at least 10 digs, good enough for the second double-double of her career.
The IU South Bend defense was led by sophomore defensive specialist Sydney Hanna who finished with a game high 27 digs. Hanna’s 27 digs moves her into sole possession of first place in digs in the CCAC with 381 on the season.
Thursday’s win moves IU South Bend into a tie for the last spot in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament with Roosevelt University, who they host on Saturday, October 21st, at 4:00 PM in the Student Activities Center.
Prior to Roosevelt, The Indiana University South Bend Titans return to action on Friday, October 20th, when they host Cumberland University at 4:00 PM in the Student Activities Center.