Volleyball Picks Up Road Win

Tuesday, November 18

Edwardsville, Ill.

6:00 P.M.

Southeast Missouri State University

19-12,11-6OVC

SIUE

12-16,7-10OVC

Team	1	2	3	4	Final F
Southeast Mo. St.	17	25	25	25	3
SIUE	25	16	17	21	1

Photo by: SEMO Creative Media

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EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — Southeast Missouri State (19-12, 11-6 OVC) claimed a 3-1 victory over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (12-16, 7-10 OVC) on Tuesday evening at First Community Arena, with scores of 17-25, 25-16, 25-17, and 25-21. Southeast Missouri State recorded a team hitting percentage of .299 and secured seven service aces to overcome the early deficit.

First Set
- The Cougars took an early lead with kills from Sophie Robinson and Grace Nichols, assisted by Paige Bernstein, establishing a 2-0 advantage.
- SEMO responded with Marin Johnson's kill and a service ace, leveling the score at 5-5.
- SIUE regained momentum with a 6-1 run, featuring key kills from Kennedy Pike and Robinson, extending their lead to 11-6.
- Nina Schuberth served up her 50^th ace of the season.
- Teagan Sullivan's service ace capped off the Cougars' dominance in the set, securing a 25-17 victory.

Second Set
- Southeast Missouri State took an early 3-1 lead, bolstered by a block from Alaina Lester and Johnson.
- Katherine St. John and Ramiri Gardner each contributed key kills, helping the team stretch their advantage to 10-5.
- Alandry Below delivered a service ace to extend the lead to 15-8, showcasing the team's momentum.
- Lucy Arndt's decisive kill closed the set at 25-16, solidifying Southeast Missouri control.

Third Set
- Johnson contributed with two early kills, while Arndt added one to keep SEMO competitive at the start.
- SEMO pulled ahead with a 5-0 run, featuring a service ace and two kills by Kara Oxenknecht.
- Arndt continued her strong performance with multiple kills, extending the visitor's lead to 21-13.
- Lester's kill secured the set for SEMO, closing the period with a 25-17 advantage.

Fourth Set
- Robinson opened scoring for the Cougars with a kill assisted by Bernstein.
- Johnson delivered three consecutive kills for the Redhawks, leveling the score at 4-4.
- Oxenknecht's two kills, both set up by Below, pushed the visitors ahead 8-6.
- Lucy Arndt picked up her 400^th kill of the season
- SEMO sealed the set 25-21 with a kill from Lester, assisted by Megan Holder.

Looking ahead, Southeast Missouri State will face the Cougars on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 5 p.m. in Edwardsville, Illinois. This matchup will see Southeast Missouri State on the road, aiming to secure a victory away from home.