PLYMOUTH, Wis. - Marian University women's volleyball (7-21, 4-7 NACC) was defeated 25-17, 25-22, and 25-22 at Lakeland.  

The Sabre defense had a tough time slowing down the Lakeland offense as the Muskies hit .200 for the match.  Marian kept pace with Lakeland in the final two sets finding themselves tied 21-21 in the second and leading 21-18 in the third set.

Junior Kaitlyn Merrill led the offense with 12 kills.  Junior Serina Pehowski and sophomore Riley Shores each had six kills and three blocks.  In the back row, junior Reagan Jasica posted a match-high 18 digs, and junior Anna Tapia had 13 digs to go with 22 assists.

Marian travels to Benedictine Saturday, Oct. 22 for a noon first serve in NACC action.