St. Louis, Mo. –
Ella Brinkmann notched a double-double on 13 kills and 16 digs but Indianapolis spoiled Maryville's Senior Day with a 25-15, 25-21, 24-26, 25-16 win.
Taylor Hasbrook led the defensive charge with a match-high 27 digs, while
Hanna Dressing had team highs of four blocks and three service aces.
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The Greyhounds used an early 7-0 run to take the lead in set one. The Saints had a late charge with a 6-1 spree but was unable to mount a full comeback. In the second set, the Saints turned a 10-7 deficit into a 13-12 lead.
Taylor Keck and Brinkmann had a kills to spark a 4-0 run.
Grace Knadler and Brinkmann combined on a block, and a kill by Brinkmann tied the set at 11-11. After UIndy scored, Brinkmann and
Abbie Schnell notched kills as the Saints led 13-12. A
Caroline Glastetter kill pushed the Saints ahead 14-13 but the Greyhounds answered with six straight points.
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The Saints had their best offensive outing in the third set while holding the Greyhounds to their lowest hitting percentage. Tied at 8-all, Glastetter had a kill, and UIndy committed an error. Brinkmann served back-to-back aces for a 12-8 lead. UIndy tied the set at 15-15 but the Saints answered with five straight points. The Greyhounds saved three straight set points but a Glastetter kill and UIndy miscue gave the Saints a 26-24 win. Maryville was unable to carry the momentum over to set four. The Greyhounds went on a huge run in the fourth to close out the match.
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Statistical Leaders
Kills:
Ella Brinkmann and
Caroline Glastetter - 13
Hitting Percentage:
Caroline Glastetter - .250
Assists:
Abbie Schnell - 23
Service Aces:
Hanna Dressing - 3
Digs:
Taylor Hasbrook - 27
Blocks:
Hanna Dressing - 4
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Records
Maryville: 17-11, 4-8 GLVC
Indianapolis: 13-13, 6-6 GLVC
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