Volleyball team swept by Alma in home and MIAA opener
The Olivet College volleyball team opened Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association play with a three-set loss to Alma College Friday night inside The Cutler Event Center in Olivet. The Scots beat the Comets by scores of 25-19, 25-19 and 25-17.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Alma
6-0, 2-0
|
25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
|
Olivet
1-4, 0-1
|
19 | 19 | 17 | 0 |
Team Stats
Alma
| Game Statistics | Alma | Olivet |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | .218 | .099 |
| Blocks | 7.0 | 2.0 |
| Digs | 44 | 43 |
| Aces | 4 | 1 |
OLIVET, Mich. – The Olivet College volleyball team opened Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association play with a three-set loss to Alma College Friday night inside The Cutler Event Center in Olivet. The Scots beat the Comets by scores of 25-19, 25-19 and 25-17.
Offensively for Olivet, sophomore Emma Brann (Ann Arbor/Pioneer) pounded down a team-leading nine kills. Junior Tina Westendorp (Nashville/Maple Valley) was next with seven kills. Three other attackers – junior Stefanie Lang (Valparaiso, Ind.) and freshmen Lydia Drikakis (Battle Creek/Lakeview) and Marissa Guile (Williamston) – each recorded six kills.
Defensively, sophomore Taylor Pringle (Haslett) topped the team with eight digs. She also dished out a team-high 31 set assists.
The Comets return to action Saturday afternoon when they travel to play Calvin College at 1 p.m.