APPLETON, Wis. — Lawrence University hosted a pair of challenging opponents Saturday at Berg Gym, opening its doubleheader against Illinois Wesleyan before taking on UW-Stevens Point in the second match of the day.
Game 1: Illinois Wesleyan 3, Lawrence 0
The Vikings challenged Illinois Wesleyan throughout the opening sets but came up short in a three-set match. Lawrence dropped the opening set 25-21 before putting together a strong offensive effort in the second. The Vikings recorded 15 kills and hit .297 in the set, keeping the contest close before the Titans secured a 25-20 decision.
Illinois Wesleyan closed out the match with a 25-16 victory in the third set, recording 19 kills in the final frame to complete the sweep.
Meg Pfannerstill led Lawrence with 10 kills and 19 digs, adding four block assists. Bella Van Lannen also recorded 10 kills, while Audrey Weier finished with eight kills on 14 attempts for a .429 hitting percentage. Hallie Neill distributed 14 assists, and Amanda Vlkovic anchored the defense with 24 digs.
Game 2: UW-Stevens Point 3, Lawrence 0
Lawrence returned to the court against UW-Stevens Point and battled throughout the opening set. After falling behind early, the Vikings rallied to tie the score at 14-14 and continued to pressure the Pointers late. Lawrence pulled within one point at 24-23, but Stevens Point claimed the final point for a 25-23 victory.
The Pointers took the second set 25-19 before Lawrence responded offensively in the third. The Vikings recorded 13 kills and hit .235 in the set, but Stevens Point held on for a 25-22 win to complete the sweep.
Van Lannen paced Lawrence with 11 kills, while Weier added seven kills on 14 attempts for a .429 hitting percentage. Norma Glisczinski contributed six kills, and JJ Brozek finished with five. Makenna Rettler recorded 17 assists, while Vlkovic led the defensive effort with 14 digs. Pfannerstill added four kills and eight digs.
Across the doubleheader, Van Lannen totaled 21 kills, while Weier finished with 15 kills and hit .429 in both matches. Pfannerstill contributed 14 kills and 27 digs, providing production on both sides of the ball.
