CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.—Southeast Missouri State (4-3) took down Big 10 Conference member Iowa (6-1) in a thrilling five-set match at Houck Field House on Thursday evening, winning 21-25, 25-23, 19-25, 25-22, 15-7.

The match marked the third-straight match for the Redhawks this season that went five sets, all resulting in Redhawks victories. 

Set 1
- Iowa took an early 3-0 lead with consecutive kills from Carmel Vares.
- Southeast Missouri State responded with a 4-point streak, including a service ace by Lucy Arndt.
- Iowa maintained a narrow lead, edging out Southeast Mo. St. 25-21 by capitalizing on consecutive attack errors.
- Claire Ammeraal contributed significantly for the Hawkeyes, assisting on multiple key kills throughout the set.

Set 2  
- Southeast Missouri State secured the set with a 25-23 win, showcasing resilience in a tightly contested set.  
- Marin Johnson contributed significantly with multiple kills, including the set-winning point.  
- Lucy Arndt was pivotal, delivering crucial kills and assisting the offense effectively.  
- Iowa's Chard'e Vanzandt led her team with several kills, keeping the set competitive throughout.  
- Both teams exchanged leads, reflecting a balanced performance with Southeast Missouri State edging ahead in the closing moments.  

Set 3  
- Iowa secured the set with a 25-19 victory, fueled by a dominant offensive performance.  
- Vanzandt led the Hawkeyes with multiple kills, contributing significantly to their score.  
- Carmel Vares added impact with several key kills, supported by Ammeraal's assists.  
- Southeast Missouri State rallied with kills from Arndt and Johnson but couldn't close the gap.  
- A service ace by Jaimie Marquardt helped the Hawkeyes maintain momentum in the set.  

Set 4  
- Southeast Missouri State secured the set with a narrow 25-22 victory, clinching the match.  
- Johnson led SEMO with crucial kills at the end, including the set-winning point.  
- SEMO capitalized on Iowa's attack errors, tying the score several times before pulling ahead.  
- Alandry Below provided key assists, contributing to SEMO's late scoring surge.  
- Iowa's Alyssa Worden recorded multiple kills, but SEMO's blocking proved decisive in the set.  

Set 5  
- Southeast Missouri State opened the set with a 3-0 lead, including kills by Katherine St. John and Ramiri Gardner.  
- Nina Schuberth delivered three service aces during a critical 8-0 run, pushing SEMO's lead to 14-6.  
- Arndt contributed two kills and a block, helping to maintain SEMO's momentum throughout the set.  
- Gardner tallied two early kills, setting the tone for SEMO's offensive efforts.  
- SEMO secured the final set 15-7, clinching the match 3-2 over the Hawkeyes.

SEMO Top Performers
Lucy Arndt  
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- 18 kills  
- 7 digs  
- 3 total blocks  
- 21.5 points  

Marin Johnson  
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- 17 kills  
- .314 hitting percentage  
- 2 total blocks  
- 18.0 points  

Katherine St. John  
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- 11 kills  
- 5 total blocks  
- 14.5 points  

Avery Torrey  
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- 6 kills  
- .429 hitting percentage  

The next challenge for Southeast Missouri State's volleyball team is a matchup against Weber State at Houck Field House in Cape Girardeau, Mo. The game is set to begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, September 12.

Game Notes:
- Three Redhawks finished with double-digit kills, including Arndt, Johnson, and St. John. 
- Southeast Missouri Volleyball now holds a 2-0 series advantage over the Hawkeyes.