Illinois Wesleyan University Women's Volleyball Team Records Sixth Consecutive Sweep

The 14th-ranked Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team dominated DePauw University with a 25-21, 25-16, and 25-22 sweep, continuing their best start in program history and moving to 7-0 on the young season. Led by sophomore Alex Bardouniotis's 11 kills, the Titans' offense saw a total of 50 kills and a .239 hitting percentage. Senior Taylor French closely followed with 10 kills, while junior Cailin Shannon and freshman Carly Whitaker each tallied seven.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team secured their sixth consecutive sweep, with a 25-21, 25-16, and 25-22 victory over DePauw University.
  • The Titans moved to 7-0 on the young season, their best start in program history.
  • Sophomore Alex Bardouniotis led the team with 11 kills and a .233 attack percentage, while also earning a double-double with 14 digs.
  • Senior Taylor French followed closely with 10 kills, while junior Sophia Feeney orchestrated the IWU offense with 19 assists.
  • Freshman Lauren O'Brien posted a double-double with 17 helpers and 11 digs, while also notching a pair of aces.
  • The Titans outperformed DePauw University in multiple statistics, including aces (7-2), blocks (6-4), assists (42-29), and digs (59-53).

Statistics:

  • Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team reached a .239 hitting percentage, with 50 kills in the contest.
  • The Titans limited DePauw University to 32 kills on a .167 clip.
  • IWU's offense saw 11 different players contribute to the team tally, with six players achieving double-digit kills.
  • The team's squad totalled 59 digs, with sophomore Alysa Lawton and O'Brien each finishing with 11 digs.

Sources:

  • [Source 1] Illinois Wesleyan University Athletics news release
  • [Source 2] Illinois Wesleyan University Athletics website