ADRIAN, Mich. – The Adrian College volleyball team put up a tough fight against visiting MIAA opponent Trine University, but it was not enough as the Thunder swept the Bulldogs 3-0 (22-25, 21-25, 20-25). Adrian's record is now 9-15 on the season and 3-8 in the MIAA.

Adrian worked a lead in the first match, up 18-14, but consecutive kills by Trine tied the match at 18. The Thunder would score seven of the next 11 and take the first set. The second set had more drama as there were seven lead changes and 10 ties through the match, but Trine would again make a late charge and win the set. In the third set, the Bulldogs fell behind and were unable to put together a run.

Junior Roxanne Duran led the Bulldogs on both offensive and defensive with a team-high seven kills and nine digs. Duran also dropped in two service aces. Freshman Danielle Bogedin was second on the team with six kills on the night. Fellow freshman Ashley VanHouten continues to be one of the top blocks in the MIAA as she knocked down five blocks, including two solo to go along with five kills. Sophomore Kelly MacDonald and senior Rebecca Tincknell each had four kills for the match. Tincknell also dropped in two service aces.

Defensively, senior Jamie Taylor had a solid performance with nine digs. Helping out the offense was junior Joanna Slisinger who led the team with 15 assists while getting eight digs. Senior Katie MacFarlan also added in with 13 assists.

The Bulldogs will go right back to work as they travel to eighth ranked Hope College at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 23.