They got off to a better start as the first match of the day was against the host of the Windy City Invite, the Chicago State Cougars. DePaul won this match in 3 straight sets (25-17, 25-15, 25-22). 5th year head coach Nadia Edwards applauded the team's effort with "coming out with the energy early... along with setting the tone." Freshman Jameson MacPhie had the best outing of her young collegiate career, having 7 kills, 3 digs, and recording a .417 attack percentage. Meanwhile, another freshman had a nice outing in the match as well. Myah Reed led the team with the match with 10 kills.
DePaul is now 16-0 all time against the Chicago State Cougars. This is their first sweep of any opponent since their match against Georgetown back on October 5th, 2013.
For more on this match, go HERE.
DePaul vs CSU Box Score: HERE.
Then the final match arrived, as the Blue Demons had a date with the UIC Flames.
While Saige Gallop finished this match with 20 kills, it wasn't enough for the Blue Demons to overcome, as the Flames, which was led by Stephaniee Yancy who had 27 kills in the match, took a 4 set victory (25-13, 25-23, 25-27, 25-20). In the 2nd set, which was only won by the minimum 2 points you must win by in volleyball, showed 13 ties, along with 5 lead changes. The Flames were also led by Nicole Johnson, who totaled a tourney high 60 assists in this match. Junior Colleen Smith for DePaul posted the 2nd double-double of the young season, having 32 assists and 19 digs. Smith and Gallop represented DePaul as they were named to the All-Tournament team.
For more on this match, click HERE.
DePaul vs UIC Box Score: HERE.
DePaul is now 2-4 on the season, and will travel to Evansville, Indiana this weekend for another 3 game, 2 day tournament. They will play IUPUI Friday, then face Evansville and Central Michigan this Saturday.
-Ryan Fahey
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