BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Southeast Missouri Volleyball (1-3) fell to Indiana (3-0) by a final score of 3-0 Thursday night at Wilkinson Hall.
Indiana claimed the first set 25-19 over Southeast Missouri State, with Candela Alonso-Corcelles leading the Hoosiers with four kills. Despite a push from SEMO, highlighted by
Lucy Arndt's two service aces late in the set, Indiana managed to maintain control. Teodora Krickovic contributed significantly for the Hoosiers with multiple assists, setting up key plays that kept the home team ahead.
Southeast Missouri State started strong in the second set against Indiana, opening with a service ace from
Megan Holder and building a lead of 11-6 thanks to three more aces, including two by
Harper Highfill. However, Indiana clawed back, erasing a five-point deficit with a series of kills from Jaidyn Jager and Avry Tatum, to secure a 25-18 set victory.
Indiana secured the third set, 25-18. Despite SEMO's efforts, including Arndt's four kills and Highfill's service ace, Indiana maintained control to win Thursday's match.
SEMO Top Performers
Katherine St. John
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- seven kills (0 errors, 10 attempts) with a .700 hitting percentage
- 7 points total
Lucy Arndt
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- eight kills
- seven digs
- two service aces
- 10 points total
Megan Holder
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- 10 assists
- seven digs
- one service ace
Southeast Missouri State will play Western Michigan and Northern Kentucky on Friday, Sept. 5. The matches will take place at 12 and 3 p.m., CT.