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Valparaiso, Ind. – Eastern Illinois volleyball traveled to Indiana to take on Valparaiso in a non-conference match-up Wednesday Evening. The Panthers lost to the Crusaders losing a four-set match (13-25, 17-25, 25-18, and 14-25) 

The Panthers had their best hitting average of the match in the third set totaling .220. Maria Brown and Laurel Bailey led the Panthers in kills for the day each totaling 13.

The Panthers most dominant set of the day was the third set where they challenged the Crusaders pushing a fourth set tying the set five times, and taking the lead three times. Bailey gave the Panthers the offensive push they were looking for recording three kills in the third set.

Taylor Smith recorded her third double-double of the season finishing with a team high 21 assists and 17 digs. Bailey also earned a double-double marking her fourth of the season with 13 kills and 14 digs. Leading defensively for the Panthers was Anne Hughes who tallied a team high 22 digs.

Valparaiso came out firing hitting their best .375 in the first set with just two attack errors. Ally Cummings led the Crusaders with 15 kills. Valparaiso was active at the net finishing with ten total blocks.

The Panthers return to action Saturday where they will travel to Terra Haute to participate in the Indiana State Tournament taking on Cal State Fullerton and Indiana State.  EIU will battle Cal State Fullerton to open up the second day of the Indiana State Tournament at 10 am and close out the tournament against Indiana State at 6 pm.