KOKOMO, Ind. - The IU Kokomo volleyball team cruised past RSC opponent IU Southeast in an impressive showing Tuesday night. The Cougars are now 14-4 overall and 3-0 in River States Conference action.

Prior to tonight's match, the Grenadiers of IU Southeast were 4-0 in RSC play and sat atop the RSC West division standings.

IU Southeast took an early 5-2 lead, but they would not be in control for long. The Cougars went on a 4-0 run to take their first lead of the match 6-5. The first set was neck-and-neck until a 3-0 spurt forced an IU Southeast timeout. 

The Cougs eventually extended their lead to six at 20-14 to force a second Grenadier timeout of the set. Leading 23-15, consecutive Allison Richman kills would give the Cougs a 25-15 first set win.

After dropping the first point of the second-set, IU Kokomo won the next five-points behind the serving of Lorelei Porter. A Grenadier attack error gave the Cougars an 11-6 lead, forcing IU Southeast head coach Eric Brian to take a timeout. 

Leading by four at 12-9, IU Kokomo utilized a 6-0 run to take a commanding 18-9 lead. Trailing 21-11, IU Southeast went on a 5-0 run to trim the IUK lead to five, but the Cougars would win four of the next five points to win set two 25-17.

IU Kokomo completely controlled play in the third set close out the match over IU Southeast. With the set tied at five, the Cougars went on a 13-0 run behind the strong serving of Tori Wilkinson that included two aces. IU Kokomo would win the third set 25-10 for a 3-0 sweep of IU Southeast.

Lexi Broyles was on fire Tuesday night, totaling 13 kills and hitting for a match high .550 hitting percentage. Audrey Strawsma had a team-high five total blocks and Tori Wilkinson had five service aces in the match.

Kaley Lyons had 23 assists and Alyvia Smith had 14 digs.

The Cougars will return to the court Friday as they welcome Oakland City to the Student Activities and Events Center. First serve is set for 7:00 P.M.

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