WIU Looks to bounce back against Southeast Missouri State

Monday, September 10, 2018 | By: WIU Athletic Communications

The Leathernecks will play the Redhawks on Sept. 11 at 7 p.m.

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Sept. 11 Southeast Missouri State at Western Illinois (7 p.m.)

Western Illinois is coming off of a 0-3 weekend against Albany (3-0), West Virginia (3-0) and Florida Gulf Coast (3-0)
Mackenzie Steckler had an impressive weekend as she recorded 26 kills, while hitting .500
WIU dropped a 3-2 decision last season in Camp Girardeau, Mo.
This will be the 10th meeting between the two programs

Series History
Southeast Missouri State leads Western Illinois 7-2

Leatherneck Notes

Western Illinois' defense has dramatically improves from last season after finishing 242nd in opponent hitting percentage (.220). This season, the Purple and Gold rank 62nd nationally (.159).
The Leathernecks rank 69th in the nation in digs per set (16.25)
Claire Grove ranks third in the Summit League and 138 in the nation in digs per set (4.25)
Grove checks in second in the Summit League in total digs (126)
Steckler leads the Summit League in blocks per set (1.35)
Mariah Mitchell hit at a .333 clip against West Virginia, her season-high
Jaime Johnson has recorded double-digit assists in all nine matches this season, including three double-doubles
Melanie Patenaude leads the Leathernecks in kills (81), kills per set (2.53) and aces (10)
WIU is leading the Summit League in total blocks (78)