KOKOMO, Ind. - The 16th-ranked IU Kokomo volleyball team secured its 17th consecutive victory Friday night, sweeping Oakland City on Dig Pink Night inside the Student Activities & Events Center.

FAST FACTS

• LOCATION: Student Activities & Events Center | Kokomo, IN 
• UPDATED RECORDS: Oakland City - 12-14 (3-9), IU Kokomo - 22-5 (12-0)
• NAIA TOP-25 RANKINGS: Oakland City - N/A, IU Kokomo - #16

THE RUNDOWN 

• IU Kokomo limited Oakland City to a hitting percentage under .111 in every set, preventing the Mighty Oaks from recording double-digit kills in any frame.
• Oakland City opened the match by taking the first three points off IU Kokomo attack errors, but the Cougars quickly found their rhythm, building a 10-point lead at 18-8 before closing out the first set with a 25-14 victory.
• Both teams exchanged 5-0 runs to start the second set, but a dominant 12-0 surge from the Cougars pushed IU Kokomo ahead 17-5. The Cougars went on to claim the set, 25-15.
• The Cougars captured five of the first seven points in the third set before Oakland City tied it at 5-5. After falling behind 8-7, IU Kokomo unleashed a 10-0 run to seize control with a 17-8 lead and went on to win the set 25-15, securing the match in straight sets.

LEADING THE CHARGE

• IU Kokomo showcased a balanced attack Friday night, with Mya Grigsby leading the charge with nine kills and a .368 hitting percentage. She also contributed nine digs and four service aces.
• Lexi Broyles tallied eight kills, while Cali Cummings added five, and both Mia Niekamp and Ryleigh Hamilton chipped in four apiece.
• Allison Richman paced the setters with a match-high 21 assists, while Macy Chafin contributed nine.
• Chloe Carpenter anchored the IUK back row with a team-leading 10 digs, while Avery Littrell added nine.

INSIDE THE HUDDLE

• "We're incredibly proud of our team's effort throughout this match, especially the serving pressure we brought from behind the line. We emphasize the importance of pressure serving in practice and creating scoring opportunities from our first line of attack, and tonight we executed that really well. We're continuing to take it one match at a time, focusing on refining the small details and maintaining discipline in every aspect of our play." - Assistant Coach Lori Elson

THE ROAD AHEAD

• Next Match: 10/25 vs Brescia - 1:00 PM ET

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