The Aurora University volleyball Spartans made quick qork of the visiting Alverno College Inferno in Thornton Gymnasium on Wednesday night. Winning in three sets in just over one hour, 25-14, 25-15, 25-19.
THE BASICSFINAL SCORE:Â Aurora University 3 ; Alverno College 0 (25-14, 25-15, 25-19)
LOCATION: Aurora, Illinois – Thornton Gymnasium
RECORDS:Â Aurora University 8-6 (2-0 NACC); Alverno College 4-9 (0-3 NACC)
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HOW IT HAPPENEDThe Spartans take the first set 25-14 after dominating the second half of the set.
The Spartans take the second set 25-14 after leading the entire set.
The third set was a neck and neck but the Spartans pulled away late to take it 25-19.
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BEYOND THE BOX SCOREThe Spartans had a positive hitting percentage in all three sets.
Five Spartans had a .308 hitting percentage or higher on the night.
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FOR THE SPARTANSÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Peyton McKenzie led the Spartans with 12 kills and had two serving aces.
Destiny Stuersel had 18 assists to lead the Spartans.
Karissa Chernick led the Spartans with 10 digs.
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FOR THE FOESMelissa Weyand led Alverno with 10 kills.
Meranda Masse had 22 assists for the Inferno.
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UP NEXTNext action for the Spartan volleyball team comes on
Friday, September 25 when they travel to the IIAC/NACC Challenge hosted by Concordia University Wisconsin. AU takes on Buena Vista University (3:00 p.m.) and Central College (7:00 p.m.) in Mequon, Wisconsin.