Volleyball Drops Both at Home

EUREKA, Ill. – The Eureka volleyball team lost in three sets to Lyon and four sets to Westminster on Saturday.

GAME 1 vs. Lyon

The Red Devils fell to the Scots in three sets, with scores of 17-25, 25-17, and 22-25. 

Eureka started strong in the first set, taking a 10-4 lead. However, Lyon rallied, scoring 12 of the next 14 points to take a 16-12 lead in the set. They ultimately won the set 25-17. The Red Devils again jumped out to an early lead in the second set and even came within a point of winning. Yet, the Scots fought back once more, taking the set 27-25. Eureka kept the final set close throughout but ultimately lost 25-22.

Brooklyn Shell (Evansville, Ind./Mount Vernon) had another strong showing for Eureka, recording 8 kills and 7 digs. Chelsea Beck (Clay City, Ill./Clay City) led the Red Devils with 9 assists, while Alyssa Company (Lincoln, Ill./Lincoln Community) contributed 8 digs, 2 service aces, and 2 blocks.

GAME 2 vs. Westminster

Eureka dropped the second match of the day to Westminster, with set scores of 24-26, 11-25, 25-22, and 22-25.

In the first set, Eureka never led but pulled the score close at 25-24. Unfortunately, they were unable to complete the late comeback, losing the set 26-24. The Red Devils led early in the second set but struggled down the stretch, getting outscored 18-4 over the final 22 points of the set. Once again, Eureka jumped out to an early lead in the third set, and this time they held on to win 25-22. However, they were unable to force a fifth set, dropping the fourth set 25-22.

Hallee Gauna (Arcola, Ill./Arcola) and Alyssa Company tied for the team lead with 15 kills each. Claire Schaffner (Delavan, Ill./Delavan) led Eureka with 16 assists, while Chelsea Beck added 14 assists. Brooklyn Shell led the Red Devils with 18 digs.

UP NEXT

The Red Devils will take on Monmouth on the road on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 7:00 p.m.