Eastern Illinois swept Western Illinois, 3-0, extending its strong stretch to six wins in the Panthers’ last seven matches. Katie Kopshever led the way with 18 kills and 10 digs as EIU overcame a late WIU rally in the deciding set.

By the Numbers
  • EIU won in 3 sets and improved to 8-15 overall and 7-5 in the Ohio Valley Conference.
  • Kopshever recorded 18 kills and 10 digs for her 6th double-double of the season.
  • EIU totaled 44 kills, hit .230, and had 10 blocks and 6 service aces.
  • WIU fell to 3-19 overall and 3-9 in conference play.
Yes, But

WIU pushed the Panthers to the brink in the third set, erasing a late deficit and tying the score at 24. EIU held firm, with Kopshever’s back-row kill and a Leathernecks attack error sealing the sweep.

What's Next

EIU hosts SIUE for its final home series of the season, beginning Nov. 12 at 6 p.m.

Bottom Line

The sweep keeps EIU moving in the right direction in conference play, but the tight finish showed the Panthers had to earn every set.