APPLETON, Wis. — Lawrence swept Illinois College 25-18, 25-23, 25-11 on Saturday at Alexander Gym. Lawrence's offensive effort was highlighted by eight service aces and a hitting percentage of .237. Defensively, Lawrence recorded 10 total blocks. The Lady Blues struggled with 22 attack errors, contributing to their .051 hitting percentage.

Lawrence began the first set with effective play, establishing an early lead with a kill by Audrey Weier and a service ace from Ally Corrente. The home team showed resilience as they responded to the Lady Blues' brief scoring run, which included a service ace and blocked attack errors, by narrowing the gap with strong defensive plays and consistent setups by Corrente.

The set saw Lawrence regain momentum midway through, highlighted by a series of kills from Chania Tinch and Weier. The team capitalized on the Lady Blues' attack errors and maintained pressure with blocks by Hazel Cook and Weier. Lawrence closed the set effectively, securing a 25-18 victory with a final kill by Alayna Geiser, taking a confident lead in the match.

Lawrence began the second set with an early advantage, capitalizing on a service error by the Lady Blues to take the lead. Annaliesse Schmall added to the momentum with a kill, supported by Corrente, as Lawrence extended their lead to 3-0. Despite a brief push from the Lady Blues, which tied the score at 5-5, Lawrence regained control through strategic kills by Weier and Cook.

Midway through the set, the Lady Blues managed to tie the score again at 10-10, but Lawrence responded with a service ace by Britta Josephson and precise kills from Cook, maintaining a narrow lead. As the set continued, both teams exchanged points, keeping the scoreline close, but Lawrence's resilience was evident, particularly with another service ace from Josephson that brought the score to 22-21 in favor of Lawrence.

In the closing moments, Lawrence capitalized on the Lady Blues' errors, including a crucial service error, to secure a 25-23 victory in the set. This result extended their overall match lead, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure.

Lawrence started the third set with a strong defensive performance, capitalizing on an early attack error from the Lady Blues. The momentum shifted decisively as Weier delivered a series of impactful plays, including multiple kills and a block with Cook, leading to a 9-2 advantage.

The home team continued to dominate with a flurry of service aces and kills from Weier and Schmall. Despite a few points from the Lady Blues, Lawrence maintained their lead, extending it to 17-8. Key contributions from Corrente, who set up multiple successful attacks, ensured the team stayed ahead.

Lawrence closed the set with a solid performance from Cook and Geiser, who combined for late kills, while the Lady Blues struggled with errors. The home team secured the third set 25-11, showcasing effective teamwork and maintaining control throughout.

Lawrence secured a decisive victory against the Lady Blues in a league matchup at Alexander Gym. The team demonstrated resilience, particularly in the third set, to complete the win. "I'm really proud of how far we've come through the whole season," a player stated. The team maintained their composure and played cohesively, which contributed significantly to their success. "We didn't go down on ourselves, we pushed through really well in the third set," the player added, highlighting the team's ability to finish strong. The match, attended by 200 spectators, lasted 1 hour and 15 minutes. Lawrence will look to build on this performance in their upcoming games.

Lawrence Top Performers  

Audrey Weier  
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- 13 kills with a .611 hitting percentage  
- 4  solo blocks  
- 20.5 points  

Hazel Cook  
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- 6  kills  
- 5  total blocks  
- 8.5 points  

Ally Corrente  
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- 26 assists  
- 11 digs  
- 3 service aces  

Up Next 
- Lawrence's next match will be at the Midwest Conference Volleyball Tournament on November 14 vs Monmouth at 4:30 PM.  
- This is Lawrence's first tournament appearance since 2016.