TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – The Sycamores claimed their second consecutive victory of the season on Tuesday evening, withstanding a comeback attempt by IUPUI in the third set to take the match, 3-0.
Indiana State came out hot, winning the first set 25-11 and then the second, 25-12. IUPUI battled back in the third set, but the Sycamores showed grit and claimed the frame, 31-29.
Defensively the Trees were superb, forcing the Jaguars to hit -.044, the first time holding an opponent to negative hitting since Sept.1, 208 against Winthrop. The Sycamores also tallied 70 digs on the match for 23.