Illinois Wesleyan University Women's Volleyball Team Continues its Winning Streak

Strategic Insights -

The No. 10 Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team is set to host the IWU Tournament II, featuring Coe College, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, and Wittenberg University on September 19-20. After a sweep of Wheaton College, IWU improved to 8-0 on the season, marking its program-best start. The Titans are led by sophomore Alex Bardouniotis, who led the team with 12 kills on a .304 attack percentage.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team is currently undefeated, with an 8-0 record on the season.
  • The team has achieved a program-best start, with Alex Bardouniotis leading the team with 12 kills on a .304 attack percentage.
  • Junior Sophia Feeney tallied a team-high 17 assists, while senior Hannah Tellor posted team-highs of three aces and a trio of blocks.
  • Seniors Kannyn Boyd and Taylor French have led the team in digs, with both finishing with nine digs, tying for the team lead.
  • French is averaging 3.77 kills per set on a .245 attack percentage and is leading the team in aces with 16.
  • The Titans will face Wittenberg University for the 10th time in program history, with the Tigers holding a 7-2 edge.
  • IWU will also meet Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology for the 12th time, with the Titans holding a 7-4 advantage in the series.
  • The team is led by a defensive unit that is limiting opponents to a .120 attack percentage, with Tellor totaling 21 blocks.

Statistics:

  • The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team is averaging 13.54 kills per set, ranking 11th nationally.
  • Taylor French has accrued 98 kills on the young season, averaging 3.77 kills per set on a .245 attack percentage.
  • Alex Bardouniotis has 80 kills, an average of 3.08, while Tellor has 51 kills, doing so on an efficient .308 attack percentage.
  • French is just 15 away from the program's career aces record, which was set by Tiffany Hamblin between 1999-2002.
  • The team will conclude the IWU Tournament II with IWU taking on Coe (7-2) at 4 p.m.

Sources:

  • Illinois Wesleyan University Athletics (No date)
  • Wheaton College vs. Illinois Wesleyan University (Sept. 17, 2024)
  • Wittenberg University vs. Illinois Wesleyan University (Oct. 29, 2022)
  • Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology vs. Illinois Wesleyan University (Sept. 10, 2022)
  • Coe College vs. Illinois Wesleyan University (Sept. 13, 2024)