IU defeats Ohio in five sets

The IU volleyball team continued its run in the Hampton Inn Invitational with a win against Ohio in five sets Friday.
 
The Hoosiers (7-2) beat the host and defending Mid-American Conference champion Bobcats (6-2) by scores of 25-17, 22-25, 25-20, 23-25 and 15-12.
 
The team received significant contribution from freshmen, with outside hitter Jordan Haverly registering 16 kills, seven of which came in the third set. Fellow freshman hitter Kelci Marschall put away five kills on the day.
 
Three Hoosiers recorded double-digit digs, with sophomore libero Caitlin Cox leading the team at 17. Senior outside hitter Kelsey Hall and freshman defensive specialist Laura Matula each had 11.
 
IU will play two more matches Saturday, the first at 10 a.m. against Eastern Kentucky and the second at 5 p.m. against Missouri State.