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Nov. 10, 2025 - For the third consecutive season, North Central College women's volleyball saw both its setter and middle blocker earn postseason accolades, as Sarah Harvey and Lauren Benson were named to the All-College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) team following a vote by league coaches.

Harvey led all CCIW players in assists per set (10.29), the only athlete to average double digits in the category. Her 58 assists against Carroll marked the highest single-match total in the conference this season. She also contributed 2.39 digs per set and nine blocks, helping the Cardinals hit .200 in league play—third-best in the CCIW.

Benson ranked fourth in hitting percentage during conference matches, converting at a high rate on 151 attempts, also fourth-most in the league. Her five blocks against Carthage tied for fourth in a single CCIW match, while her .571 hitting percentage versus North Park ranked ninth.

North Central finished the season 17-9 overall and 3-5 in conference play. The Cardinals posted a 7-2 record inside Gregory Arena and are 35-10 at home since 2022. The team earned signature wins over No. 25 Carthage and No. 13 Washington University in St. Louis, both by 3-1 margins.