NASHVILLE, Tenn. – SIUE volleyball sweeps the weekend with their second three set-decision against Tennessee State (29-27, 25-21, 25-11). Grace Nicols led the team with a career high 10 block assists. The last time a Cougar had 10 or more blocks was during 2024 against Bellarmine during the Cougar Classic.

The Cougars advance to 7-6 on the season and 2-0 in OVC play, while the Tigers fall to 1-13 and 0-2 in OVC.
 
Sophie Robinson led the team once again with 13 kills. With a hitting percentage of .333.
 
The offense was guided by Paige Bernstein with 11 assists and Ally Hughes with 17.
 
As a team the Cougars balanced their game with 42 kills and 13 blocks. They also had eight aces, 39 assists and 41 digs.
 
Up next, the Cougars return to first Community Arena to take on Western Illinois Oct. 3.