Milwaukee, WI- The Alverno volleyball team headed into their home match Tuesday against Rockford University hoping to continue their recent hot streak. They also hoped to avenge a road loss to the Regents that occurred on October 6
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The Inferno squad would do all of that and more, winning an exhilarating five set match over Rockford, in front of a raucous crowd that spurred Alverno on to victory.
Alverno has now won four of their last five matches, and by securing their sixth win of the season, they match the most victories since the 2017 campaign with several matches remaining.
Rockford came out of the starting blocks fast and took set one by a 25-20 margin. Then sets two and three would belong the home standing Inferno, they would win the second and third by scores of 25-20 and 25-16 respectively.
The 4th set was an exciting back and forth affair, Alverno would have a match point get away, and to Rockford's credit they pulled out the set at 28-26.
As they have often this season, Alverno rallied through the adversity and rose to the occasion. They thrilled the home fans, taking the 5th set 15-8. to secure the set and match victory.
Standing out statistically,
Mary Needham (San Tan Valley, AZ) tallied 15 kills and 10 digs.
Carley Juneau (Milwaukee,WI) continued her stellar season, with 28 assists and 9 digs.
Brooklynne Hereford (Beloit,WI) recorded a team high 22 digs, many on tough chances that would lead to key Alverno points.
The Inferno will look to continue their winning ways as they head to West Michigan this weekend for two matches in Grand Rapids. On Friday, October 23rd, Alverno will take on Kuyper College, who they knocked off in straight sets just four days ago. They will conclude the two match weekend against the Saints of Aquinas College on Saturday, October 24th.
