Vikings Open MWC Play 2-0 With Sweep of Monmouth

APPLETON, Wis. — The Lawrence University volleyball team completed a perfect opening weekend of Midwest Conference play Saturday afternoon, sweeping Monmouth College 25-14, 25-14, 26-24 at Alexander Gym. Lawrence controlled the match from the start, using strong offensive efficiency and consistent defense to take command of the first two sets before rallying late to close out the sweep in the third. The Vikings hit .375 in the opening set and quickly built a lead behind kills from Emma Nilson, Hallie Neill and Bella Van Lannen. Lawrence turned a 7-7 tie into a 14-9 advantage and continued to pull away, with…