Cornell volleyball opens conference play with road win

JACKSONVILLE, ILL. – The beginning of the conference schedule did nothing to slow Cornell volleyball.

Bolstered by 13 kills from junior right side hitter Mia Tubbs, the Rams overcame a loss in the first set to overwhelm Illinois College, 16-25, 25-20, 25-14, 25-11 in the Midwest Conference opening match for both schools Friday night.

Cornell (5-7, 1-0 MWC) has now won three matches in a row and four of five since starting the season at 1-6. Senior defensive specialist Kensie Staats led the Rams with 17 digs, while sophomore setter Grace Tverberg recorded 19 assists.

The Rams visit Knox College Saturday at 1 in Galesburg, Ill.