East Peoria, Ill. - The #8 Illinois Central College volleyball team earned their first home victory on Thursday night,  defeating #25 Carl Sandburg 25-17, 25-19, 26-28, and 25-22 in Ramsey Gym. The Cougars (3-2) showed off multiple weapons to the home crowd as several players had strong statistical efforts, led by Andrea Rudolphi (16 kills), Allison de Freese (24 assists), Bell Gregory (5 blocks), and Whitney Rumbold (19 digs, 6 aces). 

"This was a quality win over a good Carl Sandburg team," head coach Tracy Heffren said. "We're learning to play together and this was a positive step in the right direction."

Statistical Leaders:
Kills: Andrea Rudolphi (16), Bella Gregory (12), Reagan Kelley (10)
Assists: Allison de Freese (24), Ellie Dallas (20) 
Digs: Whitney Rumbold (19), Bella Gregory (10), Allison de Freese (10), Ellie Dallas (10)
Blocks: Bella Gregory (5), Jessi Rokey (4)
Aces: Whitney Rumbold (6)

WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE COUGARS
Saturday, August 30 at 1pm
vs. Hawkeye 
at Ramsey Gym
East Peoria, IL