Panthers Fall To Nationally Ranked BYU

Eastern Illinois was outpaced by nationally ranked BYU, suffering a sweep to open the BYU/Utah Nike Invitational. EIU falls to 1-3 (0-0 OVC), while the Cougars remain undefeated with a 3-0 (0-0 Big 12) start to the season. The Panthers struggled to find their footing in the first two sets, with a below-zero hitting percentage. EIU held their own defensively, finishing the match with 35 digs and six blocks, including four from the recent OVC Defensive Player of the Week, Emma Hanson. Their defense led them to a contested third set, in which the Panthers held a 15-13 lead heading...