KOKOMO, Ind. - The 15th-ranked Cougars kicked off postseason play with a dominant straight-set victory over WVU Tech, advancing to Friday night's semifinals and securing home-court advantage for the rest of the River States Conference Championship.

FAST FACTS

• LOCATION: Student Activities & Events Center | Kokomo, IN 
• UPDATED RECORDS: WVU Tech - 6-29, IU Kokomo - 28-5
• NAIA TOP-25 RANKINGS: WVU Tech - N/A, IU Kokomo - #15

THE RUNDOWN 

• Leading by just two at 10-8, IU Kokomo caught fire, winning nine of the next 10 points to build a commanding 19-9 advantage before closing out the first set 25-10.
• IU Kokomo carried the momentum into set two, racing out to an 11-4 lead before cruising to a 25-14 win and a 2-0 advantage.
• WVU Tech showed some fight and held an early lead in the third set, but IU Kokomo pulled ahead 12-8 midway through. The Cougars controlled the latter half of the frame, closing it out 25-15 to complete the sweep.

LEADING THE CHARGE

• Three Cougars hit over .300 in Tuesday night's win, led by Mya Grigsby with nine kills, while Ryleigh Hamilton and Lexi Broyles each chipped in eight.
• Avery Littell led the Cougar defense with an impressive 19 digs.
• Allison Richman dished out a match-high 22 assists, while Macy Chafin added 13 of her own.

INSIDE THE HUDDLE

• "We came out focused and executed our game plan very well. Our serving put a lot of pressure on them, and we did a great job spreading out the offense. At this point in the season, it's win or go home — the postseason energy is different. We are ready to keep moving forward." - Head Coach Heather Hayes

THE ROAD AHEAD

• Next Match: 11/14 vs IU Southeast (RSC Championship Semifinal - 7:00 PM ET

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