FOND DU LAC - Marian University women's volleyball (4-18, 0-6 NACC) had one of its best offensive performances but fell to preseason favorite Edgewood 27-25, 25-20, 25-20.
- The two sides seesawed to a 14-13 start that saw Edgewood hold a slim lead before Marian scored the next five points to lead 18-14.
- The Sabres had three kills, an ace, and a block in the run.
- The Eagles responded with seven consecutive points of their own but Marian clawed back using a 6-2 spurt shortly after to earn a set-point chance at 24-23.
- Edgewood staved off the chance for the Sabres before Marian did the same while the Eagles led 25-24.
- The second set-point opportunity for the Eagles ended the set, however.
- The second set was similar as Edgewood led 16-11 before a 6-1 spurt from Marian tied the set at 17-17.
- The two sides stayed stalemated all the way to 20-20 before the Eagles scored the next five points to go up 2-0.
- A stretch of five straight points for the Sabres saw Marian hold an 11-9 lead to start the third.
- Edgewood answered with a 9-1 spurt of their own to pull away and secure the sweep.
- Edgewood had a slim 42-41 edge in kills, while the Marian back row had a 55-47 advantage.
- Marian had at least 12 kills in each set with 15 coming in the third.
- The Eagles had a 7-3 edge for service aces.
- Marian is now 25-33 all-time against Edgewood having dropped the last 23 matches.
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Kylie Krueger led the offense with 13 kills, her highest total in a three-set match this season. |
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Khloe Walling had seven kills to go with four block assists and five digs. |
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Sofia Rodriguez posted a match-high 13 digs. |
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Saturday, October 17
Lisle, Ill.
Noon |
