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WIU Treks to Sunshine State For FGCU Classic

| By: WIU Athletic Communications

The Leathernecks will face Albany, West Virginia and FGCU

Gameday Setup
Live Stats
Live Video (All Matches)
 
Dates
Sept. 7 Western Illinois vs. Albany (10 a.m.)
Sept. 7 Western Illinois vs. West Virginia (2:30 p.m.)
Sept. 8 Western Illinois at Florida Gulf Coast (9:30 a.m.)
 
  • WIU is coming off a 0-3 weekend against Bradley (3-1), George Washington (3-2) and Toledo (3-0)
  • Mackenzie Steckler was named to the CEFCU All-Tournament Team
  • The Leathernecks found themselves down 2-0 against George Washington on Saturday but rallied to force a fifth set
  • - This will be the first time Western Illinois has played Albany and Florida Gulf Coast in program history
 
Series History
 
WIU vs. Albany (Series tied 0-0)
WIU vs. West Virginia (WVU leads 2-0)
WIU vs. Florida Gulf Coast (Series tied 0-0)
 
Leatherneck Notes
  • Jaime Johnson recorded her 1000th assist in a Leatherneck uniform over the weekend
  • Steckler leads The Summit League in total blocks (34) and blocks per set (1.35)
  • Patenaude recorded 29 kills while Emma Norris recorded 24 kills in the CEFCU Invitational
  • Claire Grove ranks third in the Summit League in digs per set with 4.25
  • The Leatherneck defense has been impressive this season, allowing opponents to just hit at a .159 clip (61st nationally, 2nd in the Summit League)
  • As a team, the Purple and Gold check in at 72nd nationally and first in the Summit League in total blocks (72)
  • Cassie Hunt ranks 2nd in the league and 103rd in the nation with .44 aces per set
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