EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Following a successful trip to Loyola that saw the University of Evansville volleyball team earn a split, the Purple Aces return home this weekend to host Bradley. Matches will take place on Sunday and Monday with each one beginning at 6 p.m. with ESPN+ having both broadcasts.
Last Time Out
- Trailing 13-9 in the fifth set of Monday's finale at Loyola, the Aces reeled off the final six points to defeat the Ramblers by a 3-2 margin on the strength of a 15-13 decision
- Alondra Vazquez led UE with 17 kills while Rachel Basinski recorded 24 digs
- Brooke Springer tied the Evansville program mark with 11 block assists in the winning effort
Record-Tying Performance
- Freshman Brook Springer tied the Purple Aces program record with 11 block assists in Monday's contest at Loyola
- Her final total tied the record, which was set by Meaghan Holmes against UT Martin in 2013
- Springer's total lifted her to the top of the MVC with 1.38 blocks per set
- She has added a total of 10 kills through her first four collegiate matches
Stepping Up
- Junior Alondra Vazquez has seen her offensive numbers increase as the season has moved along and it culminated in a strong series at Loyola where she posted 4.0 kills per game
- Her season-high of 23 kills came in the opener before she added 17 in the win on Feb. 15...she also averaged 2.5 digs on the weekend
- Vazquez' season average of 3.72 kills per set currently ranks second in the MVC and she has recorded 17 or more kills in five of the Aces' eight matches
Racking up the Digs
- Rachel Basinski has seen increased playing time over the last two weekends, working at the Aces' libero
- After averaging 0.95 digs per set over the first three weekends of her freshman campaign, Basinski settled into her role at Loyola and recorded 4.5 per set while playing a pivotal role in the Aces earning the split
- She notched 21 digs in the opener against the Ramblers before registering a career-high 24 in the series finale...she also added six assists in victory
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