LEBANON, Ill. – The UIndy volleyball team (11-11, 7-3 GLVC) returned to GLVC play Friday night with a 3-0 sweep at McKendree University. The Greyhounds limited the Bearcats to a .124 hitting percentage, while junior Elizabeth Eads led the offense with a match-high 12 kills.
 
INS & OUTS
McKendree (6-14, 2-7) jumped in front 12-6 in the opening set to take control early, but UIndy ambushed its host with a 12-3 run to snatch the lead. The rally was capped by a service ace from freshman Lauren Peal—one of three aces in the set.
 
It was all Greyhounds from there. They went on to take set one, 25-19, before notching wins in the next two frames to complete the sweep. The Hounds capped the match with a .351 attack percentage in the decisive third set.
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Eads did her damage on just 20 swings and zero errors, good for an even .600 attack percentage.
- She also added three blocks, matching fellow-middle Hannah Huppenbauer for the team lead.
- MaKenna Barnhart, Grace Hegwood, and Peal recorded 13, 12 and 11 digs, respectively.
- Setter Alex Equihua added 31 assists and eight digs.
- UIndy has won each of the last five matches versus McKendree, part of a 10-5 (.667) overall mark in the all-time series.
 
UP NEXT
The Greyhounds head to the Windy City Saturday afternoon to take on division-leading and 21st-ranked Lewis University. Start time is set for 4 p.m. ET.