Indiana Wesleyan women's volleyball showcased resilience at the Keiser University Tournament, split their matches after a close five-set loss to #14 St. Thomas, recovering with a dominant 3-0 victory over Texas Wesleyan. This brings their record to 2-2. Freshman Aubree Deshetsky emerged as a standout, currently ranked second in the NAIA with 67 kills following the weekend's matches.

By the Numbers
  • Deshetsky recorded 18 kills against St. Thomas and 14 kills with a .565 hitting percentage against Texas Wesleyan.
  • Indiana Wesleyan's matches were decided by scores of 28-26, 24-26, 19-25, 25-23, 9-15 versus St. Thomas and 25-19, 25-19, 25-20 against Texas Wesleyan.
State of Play
  • Indiana Wesleyan started the tournament with a 1-1 record on day one, losing to an unranked opponent.
  • They remain competitive, with Deshetsky鈥檚 performance helping to solidify their offense.
What's Next

Indiana Wesleyan will continue their season next weekend at the Onset Invitational in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where they will face new challengers in their pursuit of improvement.

Bottom Line

The Wildcats demonstrated their ability to bounce back after setbacks, indicating a strong resolve as the season progresses. Deshetsky's emergence as a top performer could be pivotal for their upcoming matches.