The Loyola women’s volleyball team (8-6) starts its conference play with a 3-0 victory over Valparaiso University at Gentile Arena Friday night.
The Ramblers were led by junior middle blocker Elle Van Grinsven and first-year middle hitter Taylor Venuto who each ended the match with 11 kills. Redshirt senior Maddy Moser led the team in digs with 16, and first-year setter Katie Mather led the team in assists with 18.
“I think just having confidence going into the match and just wanting the ball [helped us early on],” Van Grinsven said. “Our consistency all around and playing loose and having fun [helped us get the win].