CARBONDALE, Illinois – The UNI volleyball team took on Southern Illinois in their second match in as many days, defeating the Salukis in five sets 18-25, 19-25, 29-27, 25-23, 15-13.
The Panthers trailed early in the first set, taking their first lead following a 4-0 run at 7-6. The Salukis managed to score in runs, and pulled ahead midway through the set. The Panthers struggled offensively, finishing the set with 7 attack errors. UNI recorded 14 kills on 41 attack attempts to hit .171 as a team.
The second set started going point for point, seeing 9 straight ties until the Salukis moved ahead 11-9.