Western Illinois University Leathernecks Women's Volleyball
Recent News About Western Illinois University Leathernecks Women's Volleyball
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Leatherneck Volleyball defeats Eastern Illinois Panthers in four-set match
The Leatherneck Volleyball team achieved a significant victory against the Eastern Illinois Panthers, winning in four sets. This win places the Leathernecks above .500 in conference play with an overall record of 10-8, marking their most successful season since 2013 when they finished 12-18.
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Western Illinois volleyball ends losing streak with win over Eastern Illinois
The Western Illinois University (WIU) volleyball team secured a significant victory against Eastern Illinois University (EIU), ending their three-match losing streak. The match concluded in four sets, with Keyana Cruse leading the Leathernecks with 23 kills and a hitting percentage of .392. Maggie Craker also contributed significantly, achieving a season-high of 53 assists. The team collectively maintained a hitting percentage of .280, while Karli Wenzel led defensively with 20 digs.
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Western Illinois volleyball faces Eastern Illinois seeking rebound
Macomb, Ill - The Western Illinois University (WIU) Leatherneck Volleyball team is set to face in-state rival Eastern Illinois University (EIU) this week. Matches are scheduled for Thursday at 6 p.m. and Friday at 4 p.m. WIU is looking to rebound after consecutive losses against Tennessee Tech last week, marking their first back-to-back defeats since September 13. Currently, the Leathernecks hold a 2-3 record in the Ohio Valley Conference, placing them seventh.
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WIU volleyball narrowly defeated by Tennessee Tech in intense five-set match
WIU volleyball faced a narrow defeat against Tennessee Tech in a five-set match in Cookville, TN. The Leathernecks showed significant improvement from their previous performance, recording 58 team kills. Keyana Cruse led with 21 kills, while Brittany Wulf and Elizabeth Ziegler contributed 12 and 11 kills, respectively. Maggie Craker supported the offense with 45 assists. Defensively, WIU achieved 11 blocks and Keyana Cruse led with 19 digs.
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WIU volleyball falls to Tennessee Tech in three-set match
Western Illinois University's volleyball team faced a setback in their recent match against Tennessee Tech, losing in straight sets with scores of 25-17, 25-21, and 25-19. The Leathernecks struggled offensively, recording only 22 kills as a team. Keyana Cruse led the team with five kills.
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WIU volleyball loses close match against Lindenwood
Western Illinois University's volleyball team faced a challenging match against Lindenwood, ultimately falling in five sets. Keyana Cruse led the offensive efforts for WIU with 23 kills. Teammates Elizabeth Ziegler and Brittany Wulf contributed 13 and nine kills respectively. Maggie Craker supported the team with 49 assists, while Julianna Schmidt made six blocks and Karli Wenzel achieved 23 digs.
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Leatherneck volleyball prepares for crucial Ohio Valley Conference matchups
The Leatherneck Volleyball team is preparing for a challenging week as they face two top teams in the Ohio Valley Conference. They will host Lindenwood and travel to Tennessee Tech. The Leathernecks have won their last six matches, marking their longest winning streak since 2007. Over the weekend, they defeated SIUE, winning in four sets on Friday and sweeping them in three sets on Saturday, starting conference play with a 2-0 record for the first time since 2007.
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WIU volleyball defeats SIUE to go unbeaten in conference
Western Illinois University's volleyball team secured a decisive victory against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) on Saturday. The Leathernecks won in straight sets, marking their second consecutive win in conference play, a feat last achieved in 2007.
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Western Illinois wins OVC opener against SIUE
Western Illinois University's volleyball team secured a victory against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) in their Ohio Valley Conference opener, marking their fifth consecutive win. The match ended with WIU defeating SIUE in four sets, replicating last year's conference-opening triumph over the same opponent. This five-match winning streak is the longest for WIU Volleyball since 2007.
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WIU volleyball hosts SIUE Cougars to kick off conference play
Western Illinois University's volleyball team is set to host Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) this weekend as they begin their second year in the Ohio Valley Conference. The matches will take place at Western Hall on Friday and Saturday, with start times of 6:00 PM and 12:00 PM respectively.
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WIU volleyball team triumphs at Buc Dome Invitational ending non-conference play
The Leatherneck Volleyball team secured an undefeated record at the Buc Dome Invitational in Charleston, South Carolina, by defeating Sacred Heart in straight sets. This victory places Western Illinois University (WIU) over .500 with six non-conference wins this season, marking their best performance since 2013. The Leathernecks concluded the weekend with a 3-0 record and have now achieved four consecutive straight-set sweeps.
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Leatherneck volleyball triumphs over two teams on first day of Buc Dome Invitational
The Leatherneck Volleyball team emerged victorious in both matches on the first day of the Buc Dome Invitational, held in Charleston, SC. The team secured straight-set wins against Charleston Southern and Norfolk State.
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Western Illinois volleyball concludes non-conference schedule at Buc Dome Invitational
Western Illinois University's volleyball team is set to conclude its non-conference schedule at the Buc Dome Invitational in Charleston, South Carolina. The Leathernecks will compete in three matches: two on Friday against Charleston Southern and Norfolk State, and one on Saturday against Sacred Heart.
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WIU volleyball team sweeps Belmont to conclude North Dakota Classic
The Western Illinois University (WIU) Volleyball team concluded the North Dakota Classic with a victory, defeating Belmont in straight sets. The match scores were 25-19, 25-20, and 25-19. Offensively, Brittany Wulf and Elizabeth Ziegler led the Leathernecks with 13 and 12 kills respectively. On defense, Karli Wenzel made a significant contribution with 30 digs.
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Leatherneck volleyball faces setbacks at UND Classic
The Leatherneck volleyball team faced challenges on the first day of the North Dakota Classic, losing both matches to Belmont and North Dakota.
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Leatherneck volleyball team heads to North Dakota Classic for weekend matches
The Western Illinois Volleyball team is set to embark on their second road trip of the season, participating in the North Dakota Classic in Grand Forks. The Leathernecks are scheduled to play three matches: two on Friday and one on Saturday. They will face Belmont and North Dakota at 12 p.m. and 6 p.m., respectively, on Friday, September 13. On Saturday, they will compete against Belmont again at 10 a.m.
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WIU volleyball team defeated by UIC in final game of Leatherneck Classic
The WIU Volleyball team faced a defeat in their final game of the Hampton Inn Leatherneck Classic, losing 3-1 against UIC. Brittany Wulf led the team's offense with a game-high 14 kills, while Keyana Cruse and Karli Wenzel contributed defensively with 15 digs each.
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WIU volleyball splits matches at Leatherneck Classic
The WIU Volleyball team participated in the Leatherneck Classic on Friday, splitting their matches with a loss to South Dakota State and a victory over Purdue Fort Wayne. The team fell 3-2 to South Dakota State but bounced back to defeat Purdue Fort Wayne 3-1.
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Leatherneck volleyball hosts Hampton Inn Classic after strong start
The Leatherneck volleyball team is set to host the Hampton Inn Leatherneck Classic at Western Hall in Macomb, Illinois. The event will take place over two days, with matches scheduled for Friday, September 6, and Saturday, September 7.
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WIU volleyball ends Huskie Invitational with close defeat
The Leatherneck volleyball team of Western Illinois University (WIU) concluded their participation in the Huskie Invitational with a loss against Milwaukee. The match was tightly contested, featuring 40 ties and 15 lead changes. Keyana Cruse led WIU offensively with 29 kills, while Maggie Craker contributed with 45 assists. Elizabeth Ziegler added to the offensive efforts with 13 kills. On defense, Cruse also led in digs, recording 31.