UNI Volleyball Sweeps Bradley
11/2/2018 9:10:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
PEORIA, Illinois – The #25 UNI volleyball team handled the Braves of Bradley University Friday night, sweeping the MVC's third ranked team 25-22, 25-19, 25-23.
The Panthers and Braves traded points all match long with the Panthers edging the Braves in the final moments of each set. Collectively the Panthers hit .236 with 44 total kills.
After two matches off, Karlie Taylor returned to the starting lineup and led the Panthers in kills with 14 while also recording seven digs. Offensively, Kate Busswitz recorded eight kills on 16 total attacks for a team leading .438 attack percentage.
Piper Thomas continued her dominant play Friday night, finishing with eight kills and a .368 attack percentage while Jaydlin Seehase recorded nine kills and five digs.
Rachel Koop finished the night with 37 assists and Kendyl Sorge added 20 digs to her season total.
Up Next
The Panthers continue their MVC schedule on Saturday, November 3 when they travel to Normal, Illinois for a showdown with the Redbirds of Illinois State. The Redbirds are currently second in the MVC with their only loss coming from the Panthers back on October 6 in Cedar Falls. Panther fans can follow Saturday's match on ESPN+ and listen on 1540 KXEL at 7 pm.
The Panthers and Braves traded points all match long with the Panthers edging the Braves in the final moments of each set. Collectively the Panthers hit .236 with 44 total kills.
After two matches off, Karlie Taylor returned to the starting lineup and led the Panthers in kills with 14 while also recording seven digs. Offensively, Kate Busswitz recorded eight kills on 16 total attacks for a team leading .438 attack percentage.
Piper Thomas continued her dominant play Friday night, finishing with eight kills and a .368 attack percentage while Jaydlin Seehase recorded nine kills and five digs.
Rachel Koop finished the night with 37 assists and Kendyl Sorge added 20 digs to her season total.
Up Next
The Panthers continue their MVC schedule on Saturday, November 3 when they travel to Normal, Illinois for a showdown with the Redbirds of Illinois State. The Redbirds are currently second in the MVC with their only loss coming from the Panthers back on October 6 in Cedar Falls. Panther fans can follow Saturday's match on ESPN+ and listen on 1540 KXEL at 7 pm.
Team Stats
UNI
BRAD
Kills
44
44
Errors
15
17
Attempts
123
135
Hitting %
.236
.200
Points
50.0
52.0
Assists
43
43
Aces
3
3
Blocks
3.0
5.0
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Players Mentioned
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