The Wright State volleyball team defeated Louisiana 3-0 this evening (25-19, 25-23, 25-17) in their second match at the Chicago State Invitational.  

The Raiders posted 44 kills in the match and were led offensively by senior outside hitter Katie Klusman with 15 kills.  Senior middle blocker Megan Hopkins recorded nine kills for a solid .318 hitting percentage overall.  Newcomers Celia Powers and Abby Barcus also contributed to the Raiders success at the net this evening.  Powers posted eight kills for a .250 hitting percentage while Abby Barcus posted seven kills for a .333 hitting percentage. The Raiders were led defensively by seniors Jessie Thornton and Megan Hopkins. Thornton picked up 13 digs for the Raiders while Hopkins posted four blocks at the net.  After winning both matches so far in the tournament 3-0, the Raiders will look to defeat Chicago State tomorrow and take home their first tournament title of the 2017 season.

What Coach Clements is Saying 

"Our ball control was very sharp, and we were able to be aggressive offensively to keep Louisiana Lafayette out of system.  We had a very consistent day and are looking to close out tomorrow strong."

Next Up

The Raiders (5-7) continue at the Chicago State Invitational tomorrow playing their final match at 1 p.m. against host Chicago State.