September 6, 2025
Williams and Mullins Power Wildcats Past No. 23 SAU
SPRING ARBOR, MI. - No. 7 Indiana Wesleyan volleyball handed Spring Arbor their first loss of the season on Saturday afternoon, defeating the Cougars 3-1 after dropping the first set. The Wildcats were lead by senior Marissa Mullins and freshman Shae Williams who combined for 29 kills, 12 digs, and 6 blocks. SAU entered the match winning their first 13 matches of the season with wins over No. 16 Marian, RV Rio Grande, and RV Cornerstone. The Wildcats earned their second NAIA Top-25 win after facing five ranked teams in their first nine matches.
THE ESSENTIALS
- Location: Spring Arbor University | Spring Arbor, Mi.
- Records: IWU - 6-3, 2-0 | SAU - 13-1, 1-1
- NAIA Top-25 Ranking: IWU - #7 | SAU - #23
MATCH VITALS
- Spring Arbor stormed out of the gates in set one, scoring the first 8 points of the match which featured 5 attack errors from the Wildcats and 2 service aces from the Cougars. IWU clawed their way back into the set and got within 3 points at 21-18. The teams traded points the rest of the way with SAU taking set one 25-21.
- Indiana Wesleyan got off to the fast start in set two, taking a 13-4 lead. The home team got within 5 points several times, but never threatened the red and gray as they took the set 25-18.
- SAU went up 11-6 in set three, and eventually led 21-17. IWU went on an 8-0 run to steal the set. The run featured 3 straight service aces from Cadee Notter and 3 kills from Shae Williams.
- After back and forth play to begin the fourth set, a 5-1 run from the Wildcats gave them just enough room to take the set 25-20 after neither side made a sizable run the rest of the way.
KEY WILDCATS
- Shae Williams led IWU with 16 kills. Marissa Mullins also reached double figures with 13.
- Cadee Notter (4), Camaya Murry (3), and Abbigail Porter (2) each had multiple service aces.
- Mullins had 4 blocks while Jessica Ickes added 3.
- Porter led the offense with 49 assists.
- Cadee Notter posted 20 digs, Murry tallied 19, and Porter recorded her 7th straight and 8th total double-double of the season with 11.
MOATS PERSPECTIVE
- "This is such a special group of girls who show up for each other every day," said Head Coach Candace Moats. "Our line up is different every match but because of the unselfishness and desire to put each other above themselves we keep battling. We're ready to keep rolling and fight for IWU, the Lord and each other!"
LOOKING AHEAD
- Indiana Wesleyan finishes their road trip on September 10th, facing Saint Francis (Ind.) in Fort Wayne at 7pm.
- Links for live stats and video can be found at IWUWildcats.com
NEXT HOME MATCH
- The Wildcats host Bethel on September 13th at 1:00 PM.
- Individuals looking to attend can purchase tickets at IWUWildcats.com/Tickets
- Links for live stats and video can be found at IWUWildcats.com
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