Marian University women’s volleyball (1-16, 0-3 NACC) was defeated by Illinois Tech in five sets with set scores of 25-17, 23-25, 25-17, 19-25, 15-10.
 

• Illinois Tech opened the match scoring the first seven points.
• The Scarlet Hawks were able to hold this lead for the entire set but Marian scored five of the final seven points to build momentum.
• That strong finish helped Marian take a 14-9 lead to open the second set.
• Tech was able to fight back, however, and used a 5-1 spurt later in the set to lead 22-21.
• Marian had a response evening the set after scoring four of the final five points.
• Similarly to the first set, the Scarlet Hawks opened the third with a 10-4 advantage.
• Once again, Marian had a strong finish scoring four of the final five points to build momentum despite falling behind 2-1.
• The fourth opened 4-4 before the Sabres were able to slowly build a 16-11 advantage.
• A kill and a service ace from senior Jenna Butschlick at the end of the set forced a fifth set.
• Marian opened with a 5-1 advantage to open the fifth set forcing a timeout from Illinois Tech.
• The Scarlet Hawks had a strong response out of the break scoring the next seven points.
• This run proved to be the difference as Tech support a multiple point lead the remainder of the match.

• Marian finished with a slim 49-48 edge for kills and 93-79 advantage for digs.
• The Sabres finished with 15 kills in each set they won but were limited to eight or fewer in sets they lost.
• Illinois Tech had 12 blocks and held Marian to a negative hitting percentage in the third and fifth set.
• Marian is now 0-4 on the season in matches that go five sets.
• The Sabres are now 5-7 all-time against Illinois Tech with the Scarlet Hawks taking the last three meetings.

	Senior Jenna Butschlick had double-digit kills for  just the second time in her career with a season-high 11.
	Senior Alana McDermott had a match-high 25 digs to go with five assists.
	Sophomore Kaylie Engebose had a double-double posting 26 assists with 10 digs.