Marian University women’s volleyball (4-17, 0-5 NACC) was defeated in straight sets by Elmhurst and UW-Stevens Point.
 

 
AT ELMHURST (L, 3-0, 25-21, 25-21, 25-19)

• Marian jumped out to a fast start taking an early 8-1 lead over Elmhurst.
• The Sabres took that lead out to 12-7 before five unanswered points from the Blue Jays tied the set.
• The two sides traded points to Marian holding a 20-19 before Elmhurst scored six of the final seven points to take the set.
• After an 8-8 start to the second, Elmhurst scored the next five points and it proved to be the difference in the set.
• Marian was able to trim its deficit down to 21-18 but couldn’t inch any closer.
• The Sabres had another early lead at 8-7 to begin the third, but Elmhurst responded with seven straight points to lead by six.
• This run was the difference as Elmhurst went on to secure a sweep.

VS. UW-STEVENS POINT (L, 3-0, 25-13, 25-20, 25-13)

• Marian only trailed 7-5 to open the match before UWSP scored eight straight points to pull away.
• The Sabres had a strong start to the second set scoring five of the first six points.
• Marian took its lead out ot 10-8, but the Pointers then went on an 7-2 spurt to lead by three.
• A run of five straight points from Marian later in the set gave Marian the lead at 18-16.
• The momentum quickly shifted, however, as UWSP finished the set on a 9-2 run.
• UW-Stevens Point opened the third set with a quick start at 8-2.
• The two sides nearly went point-for-point for the rest of the set before the Pointers ended the match with three straight points.

AT ELMHURST

• The Blue Jays had a 41-29 edge for kills and 50-45 advantage for digs.
• Elmhurst also had a strong presence at the net finishing with eight blocks.
• Marian remains winless in nine matches against the Blue Jays.

VS. UW-STEVENS POINT

• Digs were nearly identical with UWSP holding a slim 34-33 edge.
• The Pointers had a hefty advantage in kills, however, at a 44-23 margin.
• UWSP also had 10 service aces to only three for the Sabres.
• Marian is now 6-9 all-time against the Pointers having dropped five straight in straight sets.

	Kylie Krueger recorded 15 kills with nine coming against UWSP.
	Sofia Rodriguez had 15 digs against Elmhurst and 21 on the day.
	Kaylie Engebose finished the day with 28 assists, 11 digs, and three service aces.

Date posted: October 12, 2026