MARTIN, Tenn. – SIUE defeated UT Martin in four-sets Saturday. The Cougars claimed the first set 25-23 but dropped the second set (25-22). A kill from Teagan Sullivan sparked a 6-1 run helping the Cougars win the third set (25-19), before they solidified the win in the fourth set (25-20).
 
With the win, the Cougars improved to 11-9 overall and 6-3 in Ohio Valley Conference play, sitting third in the league standing behind Morehead State (7-0) and Little Rock (6-3). The Skyhawks fall to 2-17 overall and 1-7 in OVC play.
 
Sullivan led SIUE with 15 kills while hitting at .448 percent. Sophie Robinson followed with 12 kills, and 13 digs making her third consecutive double-double. Ally Hughes also recorded a double-double with 21 assists and 10 digs, while Paige Bernstein matched her with 21 assists.
 
As a team SIUE had 55 kills, seven aces, 10 blocks, 54 assists and 66 digs, while UT Marting had 39 kills, six aces, 13 blocks, 38 assists and 48 digs.
 
The Cougars' defense held the Skyhawks to a .098 hitting percentage, while SIUE hit .154 as a team.
 
SIUE continues on the road next week with Southern Indiana Oct. 24 and 25.