RIPON, Wis. (SabreAthletics.com) – The Marian University women's volleyball team fell to non-conference foe and host Ripon College for the second time this season in straight sets inside Wyman Gymnasium, this evening, Sept. 10.

The Sabres (4-6) struggled on the road against a solid Redhawks (7-2) squad that has endured just two losses this season, both coming to ranked opponents. Marian managed just 14 points in each set and hit for a season-low as Ripon flexed its muscles to a tune of a .304 hitting percentage.

The Sabres failed to put a single attacker in double-digit kills as Jessica Roberts led the way with seven kills on 23 attempts. Amber Baker added 17 assists, while Baker and Catelyn Brehm tied for the team-lead with nine digs.

Ripon's Katie Berrell totaled a match-high 15 kills, while Abbi Williamson dished out 33 assists. Brianne Milroy registered 18 digs in the win.

The Sabres held a 5-3 lead to start the first set for the Redhawks rallied off 10 straight points to take command and wouldn't look back.

In the second set, Marian got off to another hot start, scoring the first four points thanks to two service aces by Baker and a Ripon attacking error. It wouldn't take long for the Redhawks to get their rhythm back as they scored 10 of the next 12 points. Ripon would end the set, scoring 13 of the final 18 points to take a 2-0 lead.

Another big Ripon run would highlight the final set after another early Marian lead was squashed. The Redhawks rallied off 12 straight points and 15-of-16 overall to cruise to the sweep.

The Sabres will have the next five days off before opening conference play on the road at Lakeland, Tuesday, Sept. 16.