IUP Sweeps New Haven, Looks Ahead to Key Matches Against California and Edinboro

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The IUP volleyball team won its final non-conference match of the regular season, downing New Haven 3-0 in a contest played at Morrow Field House in Slippery Rock.

IUP improved to 24-8 with its 30-27, 30-26, 30-22 victory.  The Indians have two PSAC West matches remaining before the conference tournament gets under way November 11.

Trisha Gerus led the Indians with 15 kills and two blocks.  Heather Bauer had 12 kills and three blocks while Brittany Gates and Michelle Jones both had seven kills.  Gates added a pair of blocks.

Alicia Koches handed out 37 assists, and Krista Nordby had three service aces.  Jill Bixler led the defense with 17 digs, followed by Kelly Wolff with 14 and Carri Cole with 11.

IUP plays at California on Tuesday and hosts Edinboro next Saturday to end the season.  The Indians are 3-5 in the PSAC West, one game behind Slippery Rock for the final berth out of the division.