The Oral Roberts University volleyball team defeated Western
Illinois 3-0 Saturday evening at the Cooper Aerobics Center on the
campus of ORU. The game scores were 30-16, 31-29, 30-24.
ORU elevated its record to 18-12 (10-2 Mid-Con), while Western
Illinois dropped to 6-21 (5-8 Mid-Con).
Freshman middle blocker Maja Devic posted four service aces, a .385
hitting percentage, and six blocks. Five of Devic's blocks were of
the solo variety. Freshman middle blocker Kim Snow and freshman
outside hitter Ori Zuzic led ORU with eight kills each. Becky
Dreher came up with 11 digs for the Golden Eagles. Freshman setter
Maura Cicala tossed up 23 assists.
Patty Melinauskas led Western Illinois with ten kills. Jenna Yurs
totaled eight blocks for the Westerwinds.
ORU totaled 15 service aces compared to three by Western
Illinois.
ORU returns to the court next Friday evening at 7:00 as the Golden
Eagles travel to take on Chicago State.
