INDIANAPOLIS – Northern Kentucky volleyball looked to get back on track Friday evening with a 3-0 victory over Horizon League opponent IUPUI on the road in Indianapolis.
Northern Kentucky (6-11, 4-2 Horizon) saw close sets in all three games against the Jaguars of IUPUI (9-9, 3-3 Horizon), but the Norse were not looking to let opportunity slip away this time around, winning three straight sets at 25-21, 25-22, 25-22. NKU was dominant defensively tonight, totaling 10.0 blocks as a team and out-dug the Jags 52-50. The Norse also posted a team hitting percentage of .291, which included recording a percentage of .444 in the third and final set alone.
TOP NORSE
NKU TAKEAWAYS
- Another monster match for Briggs as she led NKU with 19 kills on 29 swings to finish the contest hitting .621 overall. The senior currently ranks third on Northern Kentucky in total kills this season with 154.
- Burke continued her climb to 1,000 digs as she totaled 23 overall. She currently sits at 945 for her career.
- Allie Siefke and Sequoia Hunt each tied for a match-high five blocks on the night.
UP NEXT
The Norse turn right around and will be in action again tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 8, as NKU will continue north to face the Mastodons of Purdue Fort Wayne. First serve of this conference battle is slated for 4 p.m. (ET) from the Gates Sports Center and this match will be broadcasted on ESPN+.
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