APPLETON, Wis. — The Lawrence University volleyball team secured its place in the Midwest Conference tournament for the second straight season Friday, delivering a dominant performance in a 25-16, 25-8, 25-20 sweep of Knox at Alexander Gym.
The Vikings controlled the match from the start, winning all three sets and never allowing Knox to record a tie or take the lead. Lawrence hit .607 in the second set, committing just one attack error while recording 18 kills in a commanding 25-8 victory.
Norma Glisczinski led the Vikings with 10 kills, hitting .562, while Britta Josephson added nine kills and two service aces. Bella Van Lannen recorded eight kills on 15 attacks, hitting .467, and Audrey Weier contributed five kills.
Lawrence established control early in the opening set, building a lead and holding off a late Knox push to take the frame 25-16. The Vikings then delivered their strongest stretch of the afternoon in the second, using an aggressive attack and pressure from the service line to pull away for the 17-point win.
The Vikings maintained their momentum in the third set. After building a 9-0 lead, Lawrence worked through a late Knox rally and closed out the 25-20 victory to complete the sweep.
Ally Corrente distributed 13 assists, while Hallie Neill added 15 assists and three service aces. Aria Wessel led Lawrence with 10 digs, and Amanda Vlkovic recorded 10 digs in two sets. Glisczinski also contributed two service aces and two block assists.
With the win, Lawrence clinched a Midwest Conference tournament berth for the second consecutive season.
