Skip To Main Content

Saint Louis Billikens Athletics

Educate | Compete | Build Community
Billikens celebrate win over Bradley
Jack Reeber
1
Bradley BRAD 3-1,0-0 MVC
3
Winner Saint Louis SLU 3-1,0-0 Atlantic 10
Bradley BRAD
3-1,0-0 MVC
1
Final
3
Saint Louis SLU
3-1,0-0 Atlantic 10
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Bradley BRAD 25 20 20 20 (1)
Saint Louis SLU 21 25 25 25 (3)
2
Saint Louis SLU 3-2,0-0 Atlantic 10
3
Winner Central Mich. CMU 2-3,0-0 MAC
Saint Louis SLU
3-2,0-0 Atlantic 10
2
Final
3
Central Mich. CMU
2-3,0-0 MAC
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 4 5 F
Saint Louis SLU 19 19 25 25 9 (2)
Central Mich. CMU 25 25 16 17 15 (3)

Game Recap: Volleyball |

Billikens Split Matches with Bradley, Central Michigan at Chippewa Invite

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – Back in action at the Chippewa Invitational, the Billikens split its matches against Bradley and Central Michigan, earning a four-set win over the Braves before dropping a close, five-set match to the Chippewas Friday night.  

RESULTS 
Saint Louis 3, Bradley 1 (21-25, 25-20, 25-0, 25-0) 
Saint Louis 2, Central Michigan 3 (19-25, 19-25, 25-16, 25-17, 9-15) 
Friday, Sept. 1, 2023 | McGuirk Arena (Mount Pleasant, Mich.) 

MATCH DETAILS 

  • After dropping the first set to an undefeated Bradley team, the Billikens rattled off wins in sets two, three and four to win the match
  • SLU's win over Bradley delivered the Braves their first loss of the 2023 season.  
  • The Billikens hit .286 on the match, hitting a high of .382 in the third set.  
  • After recording 12 kills in the opening set, SLU tallied 16, 17 and 17 in the remaining three sets to win the match.  
  • SLU's final set was marked by a 4-0 run to give the Billikens an 11-8 lead. SLU did not trail for the rest of the set, earning a 3-1 victory.  

MATCH 2 DETAILS 

  • The Billikens got off to a slow start in their second match of the day, dropping the first two sets to tournament host, Central Michigan.
  • Despite a 6-0 run at the end of the first set to lessen a 9-point deficit, the Billikens dropped set one to the Chippewas.  
  • A 4-0 run in set three helped the Billikens pull away, earning the win to bring the match score to 2-1 in favor of Central Michigan.  
  • SLU got off to a hot start in the fourth, marked by a 5-0 run to give the Billikens an 8-3 advantage early in the set.  
  • Despite overcoming a two-set deficit, SLU dropped the final set (15-9) and match (3-2) to the tournament host.  

MATCH 1 NOTABLES 

  • Delaney Rice had a successful outing for the Billikens, hitting .324 for 15 kills on 34 attempts. She also added three service aces.  
  • Three Billikens hit for double digit kills in the win over Bradley with Emily Henken (17) Rice (15) and Jillian Mattingly (11) leading the Billikens' attack.  
  • Carlie Rodgers added a career-high seven assists in the win, along with a season-high 19 digs.  

MATCH 2 NOTABLES 

  • Emily Henken led SLU in kills for the second straight match with 16.
  • Three Billikens reached double digit kills with Henken (16), Jillian Mattingly (11) and Trinity Luckett (10) leading SLU.  
  • SLU held the slight advantage in hitting percentage in the match hitting .179 while holding the Chippewas to .172.  

UP NEXT 
SLU concludes the Chippewa Invitational against UAlbany Saturday morning. The Billikens and Great Danes will face off beginning at 11 a.m. (CT).  

Print Friendly Version