Box Score The IU Columbus volleyball team played host to IU East on Friday night at CERA Sports Park in a River States Conference matchup. The Crimson Pride showed balance and consistency as they defeated the Red Wolves in three sets 25-15, 25-19, 25-18.

The home team was solid throughout the first set. Mika Salinas had four kills and Kilani Jackson had three kills. Cora Baker had three kills and added back-to-back aces to push the lead to 19-11. They were able to put it on cruise control to win the first set 25-15.

In the second set the Crimson Pride displayed offensive balance. Journee Brown (4 kills) and Ava Granson (2 kills) worked the middle of the net, while Salinas (4 kills), Baker, Jackson and Sadie Egan (2 kills each) continued the attack on the outside. Riley Scroggins ended the set with an ace for a score of 25-19.

Midway through the third set the Red Wolves held a 12-11 lead. The Crimson Pride turned it up a notch and pulled away from the visitors. Salinas and Brown each had 3 kills to lead a balanced attack. Lilah Klei came in to record a kill and followed it up with a block. Alyvia Luce recorded three aces as the home team sealed the third set and the match 25-18.

The final stats:

Kills	Salinas, Mika (11), Brown, Journee (8), Baker, Cora (7)
Aces	Luce, Alyvia (3), Baker, Cora (2), Scroggins, Riley (1)
Blocks	Jackson, Kilani (2.0), Granson, Ava (2.0), Brown, Journee (2.0)
Assists	Stevens, Bailey (15), Closson, Lexi (13), Egan, Sadie (4)
Digs	Luce, Alyvia (9), Baker, Cora (7), Stevens, Bailey (4)

Next on the schedule: The Crimson Pride have a quick turnaround as they will celebrate Senior Day when they host Midway University on Saturday at 1:00 pm at CERA Sports Park.