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LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Spalding University outlasted Eureka College in a five-set SLIAC women's volleyball battle on Saturday, November 7, winning 25-19, 22-25, 25-13, 23-25, 15-12. Spalding set the tone in the opening set behind high-percentage offense before Eureka responded to level the match in the second. After the Golden Eagles dominated the third frame, Eureka fought back in a tight fourth set to force a decider, where Spalding ultimately held off the Red Devils' attack to seal the win. Offensively, Kylie Minnis led Spalding with a team-high 24 kills, supported by Isabelle Sprague's 14 kills and six blocks, alongside Paloma Martinez with 11 kills. Taimane Alo orchestrated the attack with 36 assists while adding 21 digs, alongside team leader Jaylen Wheatley who tallied 22 digs. For Eureka, Joslyn Alvarado posted 14 kills and four blocks, with Kendall Kolff adding 13 kills and Alena Loesch contributing 12 kills and 14 digs. Kaitlyn Robinson dished out 26 assists, Jessica Sharp added 17, and libero Lexi Liaromatis anchored the defense with a match-high 26 digs.

In their second match of the day, Spalding rallied from a two-set deficit to complete a dramatic reverse sweep over Blackburn College, winning 24-26, 23-25, 25-13, 25-20, 15-13. Blackburn took early control by capturing two tight opening sets, but Spalding completely shifted momentum in the third frame behind strong service runs and sharp defensive adjustments. The Golden Eagles dominated sets three and four before battling through a tense fifth set to finalize the comeback. Kylie Minnis once again paced the Spalding offense with 21 kills, while Paloma Martinez chipped in 15 kills and Sophi Reynolds added nine kills to go with her 24 assists. Taimane Alo split setting duties with 22 assists and 12 digs, while Jaylen Wheatley led the back row with 25 digs and five service aces, complemented by Jobi Smith's 22 digs. Blackburn's attack was powered by Ella Appel with 14 kills and Rylea Black with 13 kills and three blocks, while Kenadee Frey dished out 39 assists alongside 10 digs. Defensively, Marissa Perez scooped up a game-high 28 digs, and Maddie Sidwell anchored the net with five blocks.