ADA, Ohio -- The Mount Union volleyball team suffered a tough loss at No. 22 Ohio Northern on Saturday, nearly climbing back from a 2-0 deficit before falling, 3-2, in an Ohio Athletic Conference matchup. The defeat snapped the Purple Raiders' 11-match winning streak.

The Purple Raiders were one point away from victory, leading 14-13 in the fifth set, but the hosts stormed back with three points for a 25-19, 25-23, 23-25, 19-25, 16-14 decision.

Monica Hupertz (Willoughby Hills/Beaumont) led the Raider attack, finishing with 17 kills. Roni Schroeder (Shelby/Shelby) had 13 kills and four total blocks while Taylor Webb (Geneva/Geneva) and Leah Hirsch (Frankfort/Adena) contributed 11 and 10 kills, respectively.

Julie Radigan (Olmsted Falls/Olmsted Falls) made 49 assists for Mount Union and Sarah Dean (Strongsville/Walsh Jesuit) had 42 digs. Kristen Gromes (Navarre/Fairless) came through with 30 digs for the visitors.

For the Polar Bears (12-9, 2-0), Alex Christian smashed 20 kills. Kelly Smerekanich added 54 assists and Kasey Roeser finished with 47 digs.

Mount Union (12-5, 2-1) will be back in action next weekend at the Washington Bears (Mo.) Classic. Opponents include Webster (Mo.), Westminster (Mo.), Dallas (Texas) and the host -- defending national champion Washington (Mo.)