Wheaton, Ill. - Wheaton volleyball faced off against Millikin University this evening in King Arena for their fifth conference matchup of the season. The Thunder made quick work of the Big Blue, winning the first three sets in quick succession with scores of 25-17, 25-15, and 25-23 in that order for their first victory against Millikin since 2021. Wheaton is now 9-16 on the season, with a 2-3 conference record, while Millikin holds a 10-14 record, recording 1-4 in conference play.
Freshman Chelsea Poskocil led the Thunder on offense with what was not only a match high, but a career high of 15 kills, 19 points, and three service aces. Poskocil went to work on defense as well, recording nine digs and two block assists. Sophomore Mary Patrick and Freshman Heidi Horan were also offensive leaders, registering 11 and 10 kills, respectively, along with Horan recording two service aces on the match.
Senior Karalyn Osborne was unstoppable in supporting the offense, with a match high of 39 assists. Freshman Avery Nance and Senior Sydney Overweg led the Thunder on defense, with Nance collecting 13 digs and Overweg collecting 3.5 total blocks. Also invaluable on defense were Horan and Osborne, with six and five digs, respectively.
The Thunder will enjoy a day off before their next conference competition on Friday, October 23rd, against Elmhurst University. The team will take time to honor their seniors after the match, which will begin at 7:00 PM at home in King Arena.
