Fort Wayne, IN - The Lawrence Tech University Blue Devils Women's Volleyball team clinched a hard-fought victory against Bethel College (IN) in their first game at the Onset Women's Volleyball Invitational in Fort Wayne, IN on August 22, 2025. The match concluded with a thrilling 3-2 win for the Blue Devils, marking a victorious start to their season under new head coach, Gustavo Heidrich.

The match kicked off positively for the Blue Devils, who took the first two sets with identical scores of 25-19, showcasing their dominance on the court. However, Bethel (IN) rebounded in the third and fourth sets, winning 25-21 and 26-24 respectively, which pushed the match to a deciding fifth set. The tension reached its peak here, where Lawrence Tech narrowly claimed the set 15-13, securing their victory.

Key performances were seen from Maria Trevino Nunez, leading with 22 kills, followed by Nya Matley with 20 kills, who also contributed significantly with 5 blocks, matching Nicole Hughes. Sydney Eggleton also played a pivotal role, achieving 11 kills and gathering 14 digs. Their coordination was bolstered by Dru Temple, who impressively set up 54 assists throughout the match. The defensive efforts were rounded out by Lauren Peters with 15 digs, ensuring stability in the backline.
The Blue Devils would then go on to play Marian University (IN) in the second matchup of the day looking to extend their win streak to two. The match commenced with Marian taking an early lead by winning the first set 25-18 against Lawrence Tech. Continuing their momentum, Marian managed to narrowly secure the second set as well, with a score of 25-20. However, Lawrence Tech showcased their resilience in the third set, overturning the game's momentum to win 25-17, signaling a potential comeback. The fourth set saw a fiercely contested game, ultimately ending in Marian's favor at 25-23, sealing their victory.

Key players for Lawrence Tech included Nya Matley, who exhibited an outstanding performance with 15 kills and 4 blocks. Sydney Eggleton also made significant contributions with 10 kills and topped the defense with 21 digs. Additionally, Charley Klint was effective both defensively, with 16 digs, and on service, scoring 2 aces. The assists were led by Dru Temple with 23, helping in setting up attacks throughout the match.

Looking ahead, the Blue Devils have a busy schedule with two games on August 23, 2025, in Fort Wayne, IN. They will face West Virginia University Institute of Technology at 11 AM and later Brescia University (Ky.) at 5:30 PM. With a current record of 1-1, the Blue Devils aim to leverage their experiences from this match to secure victories in their upcoming games.