EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – SIUE volleyball won its fourth straight match Friday with a 25-20, 25-21, 25-23 sweep over Morehead State at the Vadalabene Center.

Kristen Torre collected a match-high 15 kills and dominated the net with a .538 hitting percentage. The Cougars hit .206 as a team, their fifth straight match hitting better than .200.

A crowd of 460 watched as the Cougars improved to 13-15 overall and a 5-8 record in the Ohio Valley Conference. Morehead State, the defending OVC tournament champions, fell to 2-26 overall and 2-11 in the OVC.

"It was a great environment. I don't think it was a pretty match, but I like how we were very deliberate about what we trying to do," said SIUE Head Coach Leah Johnson. "I was pleased with the resiliency we showed."

It was the first time SIUE has played Morehead State since falling to the Eagles in the 2013 OVC Tournament title game. It also was the first SIUE has defeated Morehead State in eight total meetings.

SIUE set the tone in the opening set with a 7-1 lead behind Taylor Held's serve. Chelsea Colclasure closed out the opening set with a service ace, the team's fourth of the set.

The Cougars raced out to a 7-2 lead in the second set and didn't look back again.

Torre took control of the match in the third set with seven kills. SIUE's Held and Ashley Witt each had seven kills for the match.

Hannah Sigala paced the Eagles with nine kills. Morehead State hit .186 for the match and had six blocks.

Johnson was pleased with her team's ability to put together a rally in the second half of the season.

"I think they are so dedicated and loyal to making sure this program showcases what we are about," Johnson said.

The Cougars continue the home stand Saturday at 2 p.m. when the Colonels of Eastern Kentucky invade the Vadalabene Center.