ALLIANCE, Ohio—The Mount Union women's volleyball team battled Heidelberg in the Ohio Athletic Conference match up Wednesday night, falling to the Student Princes at home in four sets, 26-24, 27-29, 19-25, and 19-25.
The Purple Raiders (17-6, 2-3 OAC) were led offensively by
Zoe Sweigart (Canal Winchester), who finished with a team-high 16 kills.
Sadie Thomas (Cambridge Springs, Pa. / Maplewood) finished with 13 kills while
Molly McKee (North Ridgeville) and
Cami Welty (Willowick / Eastlake North) each added 12 kills to help pace the Mount Union attack.
DeLani Durst (Clyde) directed the Purple Raider offense with a team-high 41 assists, while
Anna Mihacevich (Hinckley / Padua Franciscan) contributed 11 assists.
Defensively, Mount Union had several strong performances in the back row.
Averi Haley (Orrville) led the Purple Raiders with 20 digs, while
Sam Cantrell (Eastlake / Eastlake North) recorded 18. Durst added 11 digs to round out the Raiders with double-digit totals.
Heidelberg (19-4, 5-1 OAC) was led offensively by Emily Miller with 18 kills, Maddie Reed with 32 assists and defensively by Reagan Davis, who finished with 20 digs.
Mount Union remains at home Saturday as the Purple Raiders celebrate Senior Day against Wilmington. The match is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.
