Indiana University Northwest Edges Governors State in Five
The RedHawks secured a hard-fought volleyball victory at the Savannah Center in Gary.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Volleyball
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Indiana University Northwest defeated Governors State in a five-set volleyball match on October 24, 2026. The final score was 3-2, with set scores of 26-24, 12-25, 25-21, 21-25, and 15-13.
Why it matters
The win bolsters the RedHawks' season standing as they continue their conference campaign. The match also served as a Senior Day celebration, honoring senior player Marissa Guiterrez.
Amie Schutz led the effort with 17 kills and 19.0 points, while Raniyah Preston contributed 24 assists. Eva Everett anchored the defense with 20 digs, and Abby Allen added four service aces.
The players
Marissa Guiterrez
She is a senior player for the Indiana University Northwest volleyball team who was honored during a pregame Senior Day ceremony.
Amie Schutz
A key performer for the RedHawks who recorded 17 kills, 18 digs, and 19.0 points during the match against Governors State.
Raniyah Preston
She serves as a primary playmaker for the team, tallying 24 assists, eight kills, and 14 digs in the win.
Trinitie Lintner
She recorded nine kills and three block solos during the match, including the final kill that secured the victory.
Eva Everett
A defensive specialist for Indiana University Northwest who logged 20 digs and two service aces.
The details
Trinitie Lintner clinched the victory in the fifth set with a kill assisted by Raniyah Preston. Earlier in the match, Abby Allen sparked a first-set comeback by forcing an attack error and serving two consecutive aces.
Timeline
October 24, 2026: Indiana University Northwest defeated Governors State.
November 3, 2026: Indiana University Northwest plays St. Francis.
Season Trajectory
This win maintains the RedHawks' competitive position within the CCAC standings as they aim to improve their 12-4 conference record. The victory helps establish momentum heading into the final stretch of the season schedule.
The 12-4 conference record places the team in a critical position as they approach the postseason qualification window. The high assist and dig counts recorded by the team suggest strong chemistry in the current rotation for fantasy or statistical tracking purposes.
The takeaway
Consistent performances from core players like Schutz and Preston are essential for the team to maintain their current momentum. Fans and players can look toward the upcoming November match as a critical test of this current winning trend.
What happens next
Indiana University Northwest is scheduled to face St. Francis in Joliet on November 3, 2026.
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