Leatherneck Volleyball to Journey and Face Lindenwood Lions

Game Info

Western Illinois  (7-16, 4-6 OVC) vs. Lindenwood (8-10, 4-6)

St. Charles, MO | Hyland Arena

Fri., Oct. 31/Sat., Nov. 1 | 6:00 p.m./2:00 p.m.

Last Time Out

Western Illinois is coming off back-to-back wins towards Tennessee State at Western Hall. The Leathernecks opened the weekend with a five-set victory, taking the match behind a robust night time from Hillary Estes, who totaled 15 kills and 5 blocks, and Keyana Cruse, who added 13 kills and 16 digs. WIU adopted that efficiency with a straight-set sweep of the Tigers the following afternoon, hitting .330 as a workforce whereas posting 11 complete blocks. Estes once more led the best way with eight kills and eight blocks, whereas Cruse completed with eight kills and 16 digs. Karlie Lane added 4 service aces and 12 digs, and setters Madelyn Norton and Jaleah Bauss mixed for 31 assists to information the offense. The pair of wins moved Western Illinois to 7–16 general and 4–6 in OVC play.

Quick Hitters

• National Recognition: Freshman setter Jaleah Bauss continues to make waves nationally, rating sixtieth in NCAA aces per set. 

• 1,000 Club: Graduate Outside Hitter Keyana Cruse surpassed the 1,000 profession kills mark earlier this season on the Billiken Invitational and in addition reached 1,000 profession digs at house towards Tennessee Tech.

Scouting the Lions

Lindenwood enters this weekend’s contest below Will Condon, who’s in his ninth season. The Lions completed the 2024 marketing campaign with a 23-11 general report and a 14-4 mark in convention play. With a number of returners and new faces on the roster, Lindenwood seems to construct momentum in 2025 and hold its OVC standing.

Series History

2025 Statistical Leaders

Up Next

Western Illinois will return house to host Little Rock November 6-7 earlier than travelling to SEMO November 13-14.

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