Breanna Metzger shines as VUVB gets Region 24 road win

ULLIN, Ill. – The Vincennes University volleyball team took their show on the road Tuesday as the Trailblazers took on Region 24 opponent Shawnee.

VU took the match in a three-set sweep, 25-14, 25-6, 25-14.

"This was our first Region 24 win of the season," VU head coach Gary Sien said. "We got it done quickly and we played everyone available. Our offense finally got going with a hitting percentage of .395."

Vincennes was led offensively by sophomore hitter Breanna Metzger, who finished with a team-high 14 points, with 13 kills, 2 block assists and four digs.

"Breanna Metzger had a nice match with 13 kills while hitting .632," Sien added.

Metzger was aided by freshmen Jamie Russell's nine kills, Amee Beedle's six kills and one ace and Anna Johnsey's five kills and one block assist.

The Trailblazer offense was set up by sophomore Savannah Grimes, who finished with 30 set assists, 15 digs, two kills, an ace and one block assist.

Vincennes now turns their attention to an upcoming tri-match this Friday at Lake Land College. VU will take on host and Region 24 opponent Lake Land at 3 p.m., followed by a match with John Wood College at 5 p.m.

VINCENNES STATS

Savannah Grimes – 3.5 points, 1 ace, 2 kills, 1 block assist, 15 digs, 30 set assists

Amee Beedle – 7 points, 1 ace, 6 kills, 5 digs

Emile Cornelson – 5 points, 4 kills, 2 block assists, 3 digs

Anna Johnsey – 5.5 points, 5 kills, 1 block assist, 4 digs

Breanna Metzger – 14 points, 13 kills, 2 block assists, 4 digs

Allyson Kuhl – 2 points, 2 aces, 4 digs

Jamie Russell – 9 points, 9 kills

Grace Earp – 8 digs, 1 set assist

Elizabeth Combs – 1 point, 1 kill

Olga Vasovic – 2 points, 1 ace, 1 kill, 4 digs