INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The SVSU volleyball team got the GLIAC/GLVC Challenge off to a winning start as the Cardinals put away Bellarmine University in straight games, 25-23, 25-22 and 25-18 in today’s (Oct. 17) opening match.

The Cardinals were led by middle-hitter Jaclyn Carnago (St. Clair, Mich./St. Clair HS) who contributed 14 kills, followed by junior Allison Schlinkert (Marysville, Mich./Marysville HS) who collected 12 kills. Junior setter Kait Harris (Essexville, Mich./Garber HS) netted 36 assists.

On defense, the Cardinals were led by senior Carmen Schacher (Flint, Mich./Kearsley HS) who had 11 digs, while senior Kelsey Rabbish (Walled Lake, Mich./Central HS) got 10 digs.

The win boosts the Cardinals record to 16-4 overall. The Cardinals will get back on the floor at 5:30 p.m. today when they will face Southern Indiana.