Illinois Wesleyan University Women's Volleyball Team Surges to 6-0 with Sweep

Strategic Insights -

The No. 16 Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team continued its remarkable start to the season, sweeping University of Puget Sound and Southwestern University on September 6, marking the program's best opening record at 6-0. Senior Taylor French was named the SU Invitational Most Valuable Player, and she led the team with 17 kills on a .268 clip, followed by senior Hannah Tellor's nine kills on a .444 clip. The Titans' offense was fueled by a strong performance from senior Eleanor Palmer, who notched six kills, and freshman Carly Whitaker, who added six kills.

Key Takeaways:

  • Illinois Wesleyan University's women's volleyball team swept University of Puget Sound and Southwestern University on September 6, moving to 6-0 on the season, the best start in program history.
  • Senior Taylor French was named the SU Invitational Most Valuable Player, leading the team with 17 kills on a .268 clip.
  • Hannah Tellor finished with nine kills on a .444 clip, and Eleanor Palmer and Carly Whitaker added six and six kills, respectively.
  • The Titans' offense was fueled by four players notching double-digit kills, including French, Tellor, Palmer, and Whitaker.
  • Illinois Wesleyan University's defense was led by sophomore Alysa Lawton, who tallied 18 digs in the match against Puget Sound.
  • The team's net defense was led by Tellor with four blocks, followed by Palmer and Whitaker with three each.
  • The Titans' coaching staff, led by head coach Kim Nelson-Brown, made strategic timeouts to help the team gain momentum and win crucial points.

Statistics:

  • Kills: Illinois Wesleyan University (45) vs. Puget Sound (29); Illinois Wesleyan University (62) vs. Southwestern (42)
  • Percentage: Illinois Wesleyan University (.179) vs. Puget Sound (.082); Illinois Wesleyan University (.260) vs. Southwestern (.087)
  • Aces: Illinois Wesleyan University (4) vs. Puget Sound (9); Illinois Wesleyan University (6) vs. Southwestern (1)
  • Blocks: Illinois Wesleyan University (7) vs. Puget Sound (4); Illinois Wesleyan University (6) vs. Southwestern (3)
  • Digs: Illinois Wesleyan University (61) vs. Puget Sound (53); Illinois Wesleyan University (53) vs. Southwestern (43)

Sources:

  • Illinois Wesleyan University Athletics
  • University of Puget Sound Athletics