Volleyball Recap: Normal University Picks Up 18th Straight Win on the Road

By Team Reports Oct 16, 2024, 11:08am

Volleyball Recap: Normal University Pioneers vs. Lanphier Lions

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Normal University won the last time they faced Lanphier, and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Normal University Pioneers came out on top against the Lanphier Lions by a score of 2-0. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Pioneers.

Not only was the match a shutout, it was a big one: Normal University took both sets by at least 16 points. The match finished with set scores of 25-9, 25-8.

Emma Jean Lehnen went supernova for Normal University, getting 16 digs and two aces. That's the most aces Lehnen has posted since back in September.

Normal University couldn't miss and finished the game having scored on 44.1% of their attack attempts. They are a perfect 4-0 when when their percentage is at least 0.4.

Normal University pushed their record up to 30-3 with the victory, which was their 18th straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Lanphier, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 13 of their last 15 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-22 record this season.

Normal University will face off against Metamora at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Lanphier, they will welcome Glenwood at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Glenwood will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Lanphier surely won't give up without a fight.

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