HAMMOND, IN: The Cavalier Volleyball team hit the road this weekend as they played in the D2 Midwest Crossover in Hammond, Indiana. The crossover featured teams from the G-MAC, GLIAC, and GLVC. On the trip, the Cavs went 1-2, losing their first two games of the season after starting 18-0. Starting the weekend off strong, the Maroon and Gold took down Purdue University Northwest in four sets. The Women then faced Rockhurst University who was ranked 25th and Lewis University who was ranked 15th, falling to both teams in four sets. The Cavs still remain undefeated in the conference and are currently ranked 24th in the nation. Walsh was led with strong weekend performances by Keanna Avery, Arora Levengood, Aaliyah Couch, and Grace Lindquist.

Up next, the Cavs will travel south for another weekend of conference play when they will take on Thomas Moore University at 6pm on Friday and Cedarville University at 1pm on Saturday.

LOCATION: Hammond Sportsplex
RECORDS: Walsh 18-0 (9-0), Purdue Northwest 9-9 (4-5)
SCORES: Walsh University - 3 Purdue University Northwest - 1 (25-12, 21-25, 25-22, 25-18)

FOR THE CAVS IN GAME 1

• Keanna Avery led with 23 kills and 11 digs
• Aaliyah Couch added an amazing 49 assists
• Arora Levengood had 32 digs, 5 assists, and 3 aces

RECORDS: Walsh 18-1 (9-0), Rockhurst 15-3 (4-2)
SCORES: Rockhurst 3 - Walsh 1 (22-25, 23-25, 25-15, 19-25)

FOR THE CAVS IN GAME 2

• Grace Lindquist led with 15 kills, 5 blocks, and 2 aces
• Arora Levengood tallied 18 digs, 1 assist, and 1 ace
• Aaliyah Couch added 43 assists and 2 blocks
• Keanna Avery contributed 11 kills, 11 digs, and 1 block

RECORDS: Walsh 18-2 (9-0), Lewis 16-5 (5-1)
SCORES: Lewis 3 - Walsh 1 (26-28, 20-25, 25-20, 14-25)

FOR THE CAVS IN GAME 3

• Sydney Dixon had 13 digs, 11 kills, and 2 aces
• Keanna Avery added 17 digs, 9 kills, 2 aces, and 1 block
• Grace Lindquist tallied 9 kills and 4 blocks
• Aaliyah Couch contributed 29 assists, and 17 digs