GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Green Bay volleyball team closed out the Capital Credit Union Classic on Saturday, losing to the Illinois State Redbirds in three sets (10-25, 23-25, 19-25).
Tiffany Paalman led the way for the Phoenix attack recording 10 kills on a hitting percentage of .304. Paalman also led the team with two aces. GB was led defensively by 10 digs from Emma Best and three blocks from Hannah Vanden Berg. Best was named to the Capital Credit Union Classic All-Tournament team after a weekend of strong performances in the back row.
Illinois State's offense was strong as a unit, finishing the match with a .336 attack percentage. The Redbirds were led by 16 kills from Aida Shadewald.
HOW IT HAPPENED
SET 1 | The Phoenix fell behind early, dropping a tough first set 25-10. Illinois State controlled the opening set from the start, going up 5-0 to start and never relinquishing that lead.
SET 2 | ISU also started hot in the second set, going up 9-4 before the Phoenix responded with a prolonged 13-9 run that brought the score to 18-17 Redbirds. GB continued the run and grabbed a 22-21 lead after kills from Cora Behnke and Ellie Kurpeikis as well as an ISU attack error. However, the Redbirds rallied and grabbed four of the final five points in the set to take the frame, 25-23.
SET 3 | Green Bay attempted to prolong the match but ultimately fell in the third set, 25-19. Illinois State got out to a 5-1 lead to start, and used that the rest of the way to cruise to victory.
GAME NOTES
» GB had a tough time offensively, finishing the match with a .107 attack percentage.
» Green Bay attackers were helped by a team-high 22 assists from Emma Johnson.
ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
Madison Harms (MVP) – South Dakota
Avery Van Hook – South Dakota
Hannah Reichensperger – Illinois State
Aida Shadewald – Illinois State
Krystina Kasson – Central Michigan
Ella Voegele – St. Thomas
Emma Best – Green Bay
NEXT UP
Green Bay will look to get back in the win column when they open Horizon League play this Friday, September 22 against Purdue Fort Wayne at the Kress Center. First serve for the match is 6 p.m. Following, they'll host IUPUI on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 4 p.m.
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