Volleyball team has 0-3 record at Wheaton (Ill.) Thunder Classic

The Olivet College volleyball team had a 0-3 record today at the Wheaton College Thunder Classic at King Arena in Wheaton, Ill.

In their first match, the Lady Comets fell to North Park (Ill.) University 30-11, 30-18, 23-30 and 26-30. Against the host Thunder, Olivet dropped a 30-19, 30-6 and 30-17 decision. The Comets lost 30-18, 30-21, 30-19 to Cornell (Iowa) University.

In the three matches, freshman middle hitter Lori Graham (Alpena High School) topped the tea with 25 kills, six blocks and 33 digs. She was followed by junior Jamie Hutchison (Freeland High School) and sophomore Staci Hawley (Sparta/Kent City High School) with 20 and 18 kills, respectively. Hutchison recorded a team-high seven service aces. Freshman Sarah Geasler (Laingsburg High School) recorded 64 set assists. Freshman libero Danelle Snyder (Union City High School) was second behind Graham with 29 digs.

Olivet will host a pair of non-league matches early next week. On Tuesday, the Comets host Tri-State (Ind.) University and on Wednesday,, they host Concordia University. Both matches will start at 7 p.m. at the Upton Center. Next Saturday, Oct. 11, Olivet will begin the second half of Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association play at Adrian College at 11 a.m.