Leathernecks Open Final Homestand Versus Omaha

Monday, November 05, 2018 | By: WIU Athletic Communications

First serve is set for 6 p.m. inside Western Hall

GAMEDAY SETUP

Nov. 6 vs. Omaha

Live Stats vs. Omaha

Western Illinois is coming off a 3-1 win over North Dakota State
The win ended a 24-game skid following their last victory on Aug. 24 against Fairleigh Dickinson
In the match, Mackenzie Steckler recorded 12 kills and a .375 hitting percentage
Earlier in the season, the Mavericks topped the Leathernecks 3-0

Series History
WIU vs. Omaha (Omaha leads 10-3)

Madeline Dieter claims the second-highest hitting percentage in The Summit League (.353)
Against the Bison, Claire Grove recorded a season-high 28 digs
Mackenzie Steckler is third in The Summit League in blocks per set (1.11)
Cassie Hunt has been effective serving the ball all season, as she currently ranks fourth in the league in aces per set (.33)
Claire Grove has been a defensive juggernaut for the Leathernecks, as she is averaging 4.23 digs per set, fourth-most in The Summit League
As a team, the Leathernecks recorded 54 kills against NDSU
The 13 service aces against the Bison was a season-high
Against North Dakota State, the Leathernecks logged 61 digs, the second-most in Summit League play this season
The 11 total blocks tied for the most Western Illinois has recorded against a Summit League opponent