URBANA — Uni girls volleyball beat Judah Christian in two games in a very close match highlighted by senior Annie Machesky tying the school career record for digs.

The outcome was a little closer than the Illineks would have liked as they won both games with identical scores: 25-21. The girls played well enough to win, but their performance was much below expectations.

The team's record is now 11-7 overall, and 5-1 in the East Central Illinois Conference, one game behind conference leader Decatur Lutheran (6-0).

Senior Rachel Skoza led the team with six kills. Junior Michelle Wong recorded a team-high seven assists, and Machesky led with seven digs. Machesky is now tied for the career digs record with Mandy Grill (2003-07) with 471 digs.

In JV action, Uni defeated Judah in three games: 25-22, 16-25, 15-3. With the win, the JV improved to 2-6 overall, 2-3 ECIC.

In previous years, Uni has smashed Judah. Just last year, Uni didn't even let the team reach 20 points. The Illineks face Judah once more this season at The Tribe's place.

UNI VS. JUDAH CHRISTIAN AT A GLANCE

Varsity outcome: Win (25-21, 25-21)

Varsity record: 11-7 overall, 5-1 East Central Illinois Conference

• Kills
  — Rachel Skoza 6
  — Rachel Harmon 4
  — Jessi Sullivan 3

• Blocks
  — Rachel Skoza 2

• Assists
  — Michelle Wong 7
  — Sheri Grill 2
  —Tuli Bera 1

• Digs
  — Annie Machesky 7
  — Michelle Wong 6
  — Jessi Sullivan 4

• Service aces
  — Michelle Wong 2
  — Rachel Skoza 2
  —Annie Machesky 2

JV outcome: Win (25-22, 16-25, 15-3)

JV record: 2-6 overall, 2-3 ECIC

Next match: Away conference match against Buckley Christ Lutheran Thrusday, Oct. 2.

For complete schedule and results, visit the OG Scoreboard.