MARION, Ind. – The Spring Arbor University volleyball team ran into one of the hottest teams in the country when it faced off against Indiana Wesleyan University in its Crossroads League opener.

Fresh off wins over, both, the No. 1 and No. 2 ranked squads in the nation, the Wildcats remained unbeaten and secured their eighth straight victory after dealing the Cougars a 3-0 setback on Wednesday evening.

THE BASICS

FINAL SCORE: Indiana Wesleyan def. Spring Arbor 3-0 (25-16, 25-12, 25-11)

LOCATION: Luckey Arena | Marion, Ind.

RECORDS: Spring Arbor 4-2 (0-1 CL), Indiana Wesleyan 8-0 (1-0 CL)

MATCH HIGHLIGHTS

• Spring Arbor was held to a season-low -.055 hitting percentage while Indiana Wesleyan hit at a .310 clip.
• Sydney Ritz had a team-high six kills while Claudia Ellis and Alison Ford tallied four apiece.
• Emily Martin finished with 13 assists and Paige Porter recorded 10 digs.

UP NEXT

Spring Arbor will play its next three matches at home. The Cougars begin the homestand against No. 24 Marian University (6-0, 0-1 CL) on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m.

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