Chicago State Wins on the Road, 3-1

The Chicago State volleyball team earned their first win of the season with a gritty 3-1 triumph over Evansville on Friday morning at the Meeks Family Fieldhouse in Evansville, Indiana. The Cougars jumped out to an early lead by securing a closely contested first set, 25-22, after Evansville fought off six set points. In the second set, Chicago State closed strong, scoring seven of the final eight points to claim a 25-19 win.

Although the Cougars were in position to sweep the match, leading 23-17 in the third set, Evansville rallied back to take the set 26-24. Undeterred, Chicago State regrouped and dominated the fourth set, securing a 25-19 win to seal the match.

Patrycja Lagida and Zahara Quraishi powered the Cougars' offense, each recording 18 kills, with Quraishi adding 14 digs to her tally. Karly Klaer contributed 11 kills and also led the team in digs with 14. Setter Wiktoria Zagumny played a key role in facilitating the attack, leading all players with 42 assists. On defense, Berenice Almeyda stood out with three blocks, helping to neutralize Evansville’s offense.

Chicago State’s collective effort, resilience, and timely execution earned them their first victory of the season, setting the stage for continued success in out of conference play.