Hammond, Ind. – GLIAC-member No. 14 Ferris State limited Lewis to a sub-.100 hitting percentage as they won, 3-0, on day two of the Midwest Crossover.
With the win, the Bulldogs improved to 16-4 while Lewis moved to 12-9 at the end of the two day tournament.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Down 1-0 after Ferris State took the first set 25-14, the Flyers found themselves tied 8-8 with the Bulldogs early in the second stanza. The red and white gained some breathing room as kills from seniors Emma O'Neil and Mya
Bajramovic paced a short 4-2 spurt that gave Lewis a 12-10 edge. Still, Ferris State had an answer as an untimely Flyers attack error spurred a 7-2 run for the Bulldogs that gave them the lead for good, 17-14.
Despite Lewis cutting the deficit to one, 17-16, Ferris State never relinquished their lead and held on to win the second set, 25-20 and take a 2-0 match lead.
The Bulldogs sealed the 3-0 victory in the third set as they posted a hitting percentage of .367 (13-2-30) compared to .000 (10-10-57) for Lewis.
Emily May led the Bulldogs with 11 kills while Hayley Wegener notched a team-best 30 assists and 13 digs. As a team, Ferris State closed the match hitting at a clip of .287 (42-9-115) compared to .052 (31-25-115) for Lewis.
Freshman
Ann Kelly Velikov (Orvault, France/C.E.N.S.) led the Flyers offense with eight kills while junior
Lily King (Channahon, Ill./Kent State) supplied 13 assists. On the defensive side of the ball, junior
Elena Gubera (Jamestown, Ind./Western Boone) led the match with 18 digs and a team-best two aces.
MATCH NOTES
- Today marked the 43rd all-time meeting against the two schools. Despite being in two separate conferences, the Flyers and Bulldogs have met every year since 2022.
- Gubera notched 20-or-more digs for the fifth time in seven matches.
- Lewis is now 2-1 this season against GLIAC opponents
UP NEXT
Lewis resumes GLVC play next Saturday at 3 p.m. against regional rival UIndy at Neil Carey Arena.
50 YEARS OF WOMEN'S ATHLETICS
Lewis University is also organizing several alumni and family events throughout the women's athletic seasons to commemorate this historic milestone. These special gatherings will provide an opportunity for former athletes, families, and supporters to reconnect and celebrate the achievements of women's sports at Lewis. The scheduled events include:
- Women's Volleyball (Nov. 14)
For the latest news, scores, and updates on Lewis women's volleyball, visit LewisFlyers.com and follow the Flyers on social media at @Lewisuwvb on Instagram and @LewisWVBall on X.
