SIU volleyball starts MVC play with two road wins

Southern Illinois University (SIU) volleyball began its Missouri Valley Conference play with two consecutive road victories. On September 25, the Salukis defeated the University of Evansville Purple Aces in a five-set match with scores of 25-19, 21-25, 20-25, 25-19, and 15-13.

Key contributors for SIU included Ella Swansiger, who recorded four kills in the first set, and Isabella del Real, who provided momentum with aces during the deciding fifth set. The win moves the Salukis to a 2-0 start in conference play.