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Falcons Volleyball Lead The MAC After Sweeping NIU In Road Match
November 03, 2018 | Volleyball
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio - The Bowling Green State University volleyball program pick up a second three-set victory this week after defeating Northern Illinois on the road on Saturday, Nov. 3. Miami were defeated by Western Michigan in five sets, meaning the Falcons move to first place in the MAC standings with two matches left two play in the regular season.
This is the first time the Falcons defeat the Huskies in DeKalb in 12 years. The last time Falcons defeated NIU in a road match was on Sept. 30, 2006.
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Set #1: 28-26Â Set #2: 25-20Â Set #3: 25-17Â
COACH TOMICÂ QUOTEÂ
"This was a huge road win for us because NIU is probably the toughest place to play on the road. Our team showed so much grit, poise, and maturity throughout the whole match but especially in the first set. To come back 11-21 and 16-24 speaks volume about the character and toughness of our team.
We will and enjoy and celebrate this win for 24 hours, cheer our women's soccer team in the MAC Championship game tomorrow, and then focus on preparation for our last two matches of the season."
HIGHLIGHTS
• NIU were at set point in the first set with a score of 24-18, but the Falcons showed impressive grit in coming back from behind to win the set 28-26. Despite trailing throughout the majority of the set, the Falcons posted a hitting percentage off .196 and held NIU to .106 at the end of the first set.
• Celena Kanagin posted seven kills in the second to lead the Falcons to their first outright set win of the match, 25-20.
• With momentum on their side, the Falcons killed off the match in the third set 25-17 for their second consecutive sweep on the road this week.
FALCON STANDOUTS
• Celena Kanagin ended the match with an average of .433 in hitting efficiency with 15 kills from 30 attempted attacks.
• Katelyn Meyer contributed 14 points with 10 kills and four service aces.
• Madeline Brandewie posted four block assists, and six kills.
• Kallie Seimetaveraged 9.66 digs per set against the Huskies, ending the night with a total of 29 digs.
UP NEXT
The Falcons will close the regular season with matches against Ohio on Friday, Nov. 9, and Kent State on Saturday, Nov. 10.
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This is the first time the Falcons defeat the Huskies in DeKalb in 12 years. The last time Falcons defeated NIU in a road match was on Sept. 30, 2006.
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Set #1: 28-26Â Set #2: 25-20Â Set #3: 25-17Â
COACH TOMICÂ QUOTEÂ
"This was a huge road win for us because NIU is probably the toughest place to play on the road. Our team showed so much grit, poise, and maturity throughout the whole match but especially in the first set. To come back 11-21 and 16-24 speaks volume about the character and toughness of our team.
We will and enjoy and celebrate this win for 24 hours, cheer our women's soccer team in the MAC Championship game tomorrow, and then focus on preparation for our last two matches of the season."
HIGHLIGHTS
• NIU were at set point in the first set with a score of 24-18, but the Falcons showed impressive grit in coming back from behind to win the set 28-26. Despite trailing throughout the majority of the set, the Falcons posted a hitting percentage off .196 and held NIU to .106 at the end of the first set.
• Celena Kanagin posted seven kills in the second to lead the Falcons to their first outright set win of the match, 25-20.
• With momentum on their side, the Falcons killed off the match in the third set 25-17 for their second consecutive sweep on the road this week.
FALCON STANDOUTS
• Celena Kanagin ended the match with an average of .433 in hitting efficiency with 15 kills from 30 attempted attacks.
• Katelyn Meyer contributed 14 points with 10 kills and four service aces.
• Madeline Brandewie posted four block assists, and six kills.
• Kallie Seimetaveraged 9.66 digs per set against the Huskies, ending the night with a total of 29 digs.
UP NEXT
The Falcons will close the regular season with matches against Ohio on Friday, Nov. 9, and Kent State on Saturday, Nov. 10.
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Team Stats
BGSU
NIU
Kills
47
31
Errors
18
19
Attempts
133
128
Hitting %
.218
.094
Points
58.0
39.0
Assists
45
28
Aces
5
4
Blocks
6.0
4.0
Game Leaders
Kills
15
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
10
Aces
4
Blocks
0
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
2
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