DUBUQUE, Iowa - The University of Dubuque women's volleyball team defeated Wartburg College in four sets (25-17, 20-25, 28-26, 25-22) on Friday evening at the Stoltz Sports Center to clinch a share of the American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) regular season title. With the victory, the Spartans improve to 23-5 overall and remain undefeated in conference play at 6-0.
The Spartans came out strong in the opening set, earning a 25-17 victory before Wartburg evened the match with a 25-20 win in the second. Dubuque responded in a competitive third set, fighting off a late Knights rally to take the set 28-26. The Spartans maintained their momentum in the fourth, closing out the match with a 25-22 victory.
Delainey Winkel led the Spartans with 15 kills and 14 digs, while
Caitlin Jensen and
Halee Clare each added 10 kills. Clare also contributed three blocks and hit .381, while
Sidney Fillbach added 5 kills and two blocks.
Alexis Kammerer directed the offense with 45 assists and four service aces, while
Taylor Bechen led the defense with 26 digs.
Up Next
The Spartans will travel to Indianola, Iowa, on Wednesday, November 4, to take on Simpson College in A-R-C action. First serve is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at Cowles Fieldhouse.
