Edwards Leads IUVB To Five Set Win Over Rutgers

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Edwards Leads IUVB To Five Set Win Over Rutgers

10/24/2021 5:50:00 PM | Women's Volleyball

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Despite being down 2-1, Indiana Volleyball (9-13, 3-7 Big Ten) prevailed over Rutgers (8-13, 0-10 Big Ten) on Sunday by a score of 3-2 (25-20, 21-25, 23-25, 25-20, 15-13). The Hoosiers were led by Breana Edwards who had a career afternoon.

KEY MOMENTS
• Morgan Geddes got the Hoosiers started in the first set of action with back-to-back kills to put Indiana up 2-1. Leading 3-2, the Hoosiers went on a 5-0 scoring run that included three kills by Mady Saris, one by Kaley Rammelsberg, and an ace by Haley Armstrong.
• Tied at 15 all, Breana Edwards recorded her first slam of the afternoon to give Indiana the 16-15 advantage. Never giving up the lead for the remainder of the set, Indiana took the opening frame, 25-20.
• Savannah Kjolhede and Geddes went up for the first block by the Hoosiers to open the second set. Camryn Haworth's second ace of the afternoon put Indiana up, 2-0.
•Taking a 5-3 lead off a kill from Rammelsberg, the Scarlet Knights went on a 4-0 run to force the Hoosiers to take a break. A service error and net violation by Rutgers tied the match at seven all.
• Edwards went on a roll to keep the Hoosiers within striking distance, securing four straight Indiana kills. Despite the strong play by Edwards, the Scarlet Knights were able to hang on and win the second set, 25-21.
• Kjolhede slammed two-straight kills which was followed by one from Geddes to give the Hoosiers a 4-2 advantage. Letting Rutgers tie it at 5-5, Indiana went on 5-0 run led by Edwards who had three of the five kills by the Hoosiers.
• The Scarlet Knights snuck back into the set in which they tied it 12-12 before Indiana called a timeout.
• The two teams exchanged points for the remainder of the set, but Rutgers got the advantage and capitalized on it to take the 25-23 victory in set three.
• Tied at 5-5 to begin the fourth frame, Indiana saw a 4-0 scoring run comprised of kills from Edwards, Geddes, Kjolhede, and Saris as well as a block from Rammelsberg and Saris.
• An ace by Armstrong forced Rutgers to take a timeout with the Hoosiers leading, 13-7. Out of the timeout, Emily Fitzner recorded an ace to keep the Indiana momentum rolling.
• Haworth saw back-to-back kills before Edwards went on to secure the set-winning slam and the Hoosiers rolled to the 25-20 set four victory.
• It was all Rutgers to begin the final set as Indiana needed a break down 6-2. Out of the timeout, Edwards and Geddes found the gap which was followed by an ace from Zulauf to pull the Hoosiers within one.
• Down by three, Edwards went up for the solo block and recorded a kill. Out of a Rutgers timeout Edwards continued the hot streak she was on to give Indiana the victory, 15-13.

NOTABLES
• With the 3-2 win over Rutgers, the Hoosiers completed the season sweep of the Scarlet Knights. Indiana is now 15-1 in the all-time series.
• Senior outside hitter Breana Edwards tallied a career-high 27 kills on Sunday afternoon. She recorded four blocks in which three were solo.
• Freshman setter Camryn Haworth had a solid day with a career high 51 assists, five kills and three aces.
• Junior defensive specialist Paula Cerame tallied a team-leading 26 digs.
• Freshman outside hitter Mady Saris saw her third career double-double, notching 12 kills and 12 digs.
• Sophomore outside hitter Morgan Geddes matched her career-high 10 kills. The sophomore assisted on a block.
• Junior middle blocker Kaley Rammelsberg saw double-figure kills with 10.
• As a team, Indiana won the digs battle, 77-74.

QUOTABLE

"First, I want to give credit where credit is due, Rutgers played a good match. I respect how Rutgers has played despite not seeing the success in their record. We are two programs who are trying to become more relevant in the Big Ten. We saw some good pay from our players. Obviously, Breana Edwards was exceptional and made plays when we needed her to. We are fortunate to have won the match." – Head Coach Steve Aird

UP NEXT

The Hoosiers will take on Minnesota when they come to Bloomington on Wednesday, October 27 for Indiana's annual Dig Pink match. Fans are encouraged to wear pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness. First serve is slated for 7 p.m. with the match airing live on Big Ten Network.

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