ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS — Ending its losing streak with two clean sweeps, the Central College volleyball team defeated the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse and Augustana College (Ill.) Saturday.
Central (13-11) beat Wis.-La Crosse (11-15) 30-28, 25-10, 25-18 in the first match and Augustana (8-14) 25-23, 26-24, 25-14 in the second. The Dutch entered the day having lost seven consecutive matches.
"We really needed these wins today," coach
Jeanne Czipri said . "What makes them more impactful is coming from behind in a few sets and our response to challenging moments."
Against Wis. – La Crosse,
Rachel Bowers (junior, Orion, Ill.) had a team-high 14 kills.
Landry Pacha (senior, Wellman, Mid-Prairie HS) led the team with 26 set assists.
Kinsey Drake (sophomore, Wilton) led the team with four service aces and 15 digs.
Paige Sexton (senior, Sheridan, Ill., Serena HS) paced the Dutch with 10 kills against the Vikings.
Grace Corey (sophomore, Watertown, S.D.) had 17 set assists.
Alexis Crowley (sophomore, Romeoville, Ill.) had 23 digs.
Maelyn Wainwright (junior, West Liberty) had two service aces.
"I'm proud of this shift in competitiveness and aggressiveness and the willingness to try some new lineups and looks with an open mind."
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