CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Opening day was a successful one for the University of Evansville volleyball team as the Purple Aces earned a split in contests against Western Illinois and Jackson State.
The Purple Aces fought to the finish in the opener against the Leathernecks, dropping a 3-2 match, but rebounded in a big way, taking a 3-0 victory over Jackson State in Friday's finale. It marked the first Division I win for Aces interim head coach Fernando Morales, who was proud of the way his squad performed. Game One Box Score (PDF) - Game Two Box Score (PDF) "We had a great day overall.