Olivet denied by Trine in three sets

ANGOLA, Ind. –The University of Olivet women's volleyball team lost in three sets to Trine (Ind.) University in a Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) match this afternoon at Hershey Hall.

THE BASICS

• Final Score: Trine defeated Olivet 27-25, 25-13, 25-23
• Location: Hershey Hall; Angola, Indiana
• Records: Olivet 13-11 overall, 1-5 MIAA; Trine 20-4 overall, 4-2 MIAA

HOW IT HAPPENED

• In the first set, the Thunder built a three-point lead, 11-8. The Comets chipped away at their deficit and eventually took a 16-15 lead. Olivet extended its lead to three points, 24-21. Trine answered with four straight points to go up 25-24. A service error leveled the score before a Thunder kill and ace ended the set in their favor.
• Trine scored the first four points of the second set and never looked back.
• The Thunder held a 12-8 lead in the third set. Olivet fought back to take a 20-18 lead. Three straight Comet attack errors gave the lead back to Trine, 21-20. Olivet tied the score at 21-21 and went ahead 23-22 before the Thunder scored the final three points to win the set, 25-22.

FOR THE COMETS

• Senior Abi Nunez slammed down a team-best 11 kills, followed by senior Hayleah McFadden with 10.
• Senior Teagan Giannunzio dished out 32 set assists.
• Junior Jaydn Cary recorded a team-high 15 digs.

UP NEXT

• Olivet hosts Calvin University next Wednesday, November 6. The opening serve is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.