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Panthers Defeat Evansville in Five Sets

EVANSVILLE, Indiana – The UNI volleyball team defeated the Purple Aces of the University of Evansville on Saturday night, winning the match 3-2 with set scores of 23-25, 14-25, 25-18, 25-16, 15-12.

The Panthers dropped the opening set for the first time in 13 matches, last falling on the opening set against Boise State on September 14. Saturday's match also marked just the third time the Panthers have played in five set match this season, now holding a 2-1 record in five set matches in 2019. The Panthers came back from trailing 0-2 to win the match, the last time that occurred on the road was against Missouri State back in 2011.