Kaylee Martin had 18 kills with only one error Friday to power the Illinois State volleyball team to a 22-25, 25-15, 25-21, 25 18 season-opening victory over Furman in the Benson Invitational at Athens, Ga.
Martin's .486 hitting percentage led ISU to a .299 mark as a team. Monica Miller and Marissa Stockman added eight kills each, while Ella Francis had seven for the Redbirds.
Stef Jankiewicz handed out 44 assists as ISU had six players with five or more kills. Stockman contributed a team-high four blocks, while Courtney Pence and Lexi Wallen each had 10 digs.