Behind a strong start in all three games, LLCC defeated Illinois Central 25-16, 25-22, 25-22.  The Loggers were led by a balanced attack that saw five different hitters pick up seven or eight kills.

 
ACES: Harper 3, Orrick 2, Maxwell 1
Digs: Hathcoat 15, Neilson 13, Orrick 10
Blocks: Maxwell 4, Neilson 2, Hauser 2
Assists: Harper 20, Schultz 14
Kills: Hauser 8, Maxwell/Criss/Hamilton/Hathcoat 7

Coach Dietz noted that "We came out and finally played a whole match where we were aggressive and communicated well on the court.  We've been struggling the last few weeks to put the pieces together, but tonight we did.  I think it's a credit to the athletes' determination that they went out there and put 100% into executing during a match what we've been working on in practice.  The catch is that while it's good to celebrate a nice win, we've got four matches coming up this weekend including a rematch against Marshalltown and a match against the #3 D-III team, Harper (who is 19-1 right now).  Beating ICC puts a bull's eye on our backs that will stay there the rest of the way."

Logger Record: 14-5, Region XXIV: 3-1

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