LAKE FOREST, Ill. - Junior outside hitter Sydney Wilkins (Portage, Ind.) contributed a team-high 11 kills, 12 digs and three blocks as the Carroll University women's volleyball team outlasted Lake Forest College 25-14, 21-25, 23-25, 25-13, 15-13 in a nail-biting five-set dual meet to begin the second day of the Lake Forest Invitational on Saturday morning.
It was the second victory in the two-day tournament for Carroll, which improved to 2-1 overall.
Trailing 2-1 after the first three sets, the Pioneers showcased their mental toughness, focus and composure by capturing back-to-back victories down the stretch - capped on a decisive kill by sophomore outside hitter Sam Penzkowski (Racine, Wis.) in the final set.
Senior middle blocker Karley Wolf (Roselle, Ill.) followed with 10 kills for Carroll, which amassed 61 kills, nine blocks and 53 assists in the contest. Sophomore middle blocker Melanie Barrios (Bolingbrook, Ill.) had eight kills and six blocks.
Senior defensive specialist Amanda Hahn (Itasca, Ill.) collected 20 digs, three service aces and six assists for the Pioneers. Junior setter Emma Przeslicke (Evergreen Park, Ill.) added 10 digs and 27 assists.
Senior outside hitter Grace Larson had a meet-high 15 kills and 12 digs for Lake Forest, which dropped to 1-2 overall.