DAYTON, Ohio – The Cleveland State volleyball team began play at the Dayton Invitational Friday evening, picking up a 3-2 victory over Eastern Illinois. The win improves CSU to 7-2 overall this season, with the Vikings set to face Baylor and Dayton tomorrow (Saturday, September 12) at the Dayton Invitational.
The Scores
25-23, 18-25, 25-21, 25-27, 15-10
Match Stats
- The offensive trio of Christina Toth (22 kills), Alexis Middlebrooks (16) and Grace Kauth (13) led the Viking attack.
- Gina Kilner recorded 53 assists on 67 Viking kills.
- Dayna Roberts led the Viking defense with 16 digs, while Grace Kauth and Shannon Grega each added 15 digs.
- Alexis Middlebrooks and Gina Kilner both notched nine blocks.
Match Notes
- Christina Toth and Alexis Middlebrooks both recorded career-highs in kills against Eastern Illinois.
- Gina Kilner's 53 assists also marked a career-best.
- Middlebrooks tied her career-high with nine blocks, while Kilner tallied a career-best with the mark.
- The Vikings posted 14.0 blocks as a team – the third 14+ block match of the season.
- This was Cleveland State's fourth five-set match of the season, with the Vikings owning a 3-1 record.
- The Vikings have now won their opening match in all three early season tournaments.
Up Next
- Cleveland State vs. Baylor – 10:00 a.m. – Saturday, September 12 – Dayton Invitational
- Cleveland State at Dayton – 7:00 p.m. – Saturday, September 12 – Dayton Invitational
