The Ball State University women's volleyball team won its first conference and home match of the season Saturday night by defeating Mid-American Conference West Division rival Eastern Michigan University 25-20, 25-12, 23-25, 25-13.
The Cardinals (5-11, 1-1 MAC) were able to benefit from a career-high seven blocks from sophomore opposite side attacker Charde' Phillips, who helped limit the Eagles (6-10, 1-1 MAC) to a .007 attack percentage for the match.
Recording double-doubles for Ball State were freshman setter Brittany McGinnis - 38 assists and 15 digs - and junior outside hitter Julie Breivogel - 12 kills and 10 digs - for her second double-double of the weekend.
Sophomore libero Alyssa Rio paced the defense with 24 digs, while junior opposite side attacker Elaina Kakatolis led the Cardinals with 15 kills. Junior middle blocker Alisha Green also added 11 kills.
The win moved the Cardinals to 1-5 in home matches this season after their 3-1 loss to Central Michigan Friday night.
For more women's volleyball coverage, read Monday's edition of The Ball State Daily News.
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