Holland, Mich. – The Adrian College women's volleyball team (6-3, 2-2) were defeated by Hope (8-4, 4-1) 3-1 (22-25, 20-25, 25-23, 25-13) on the road. Senior Jordan Brisson led the Bulldogs in the losing effort with 14 kills, two assists and eight digs. Freshman Olivia Welch also contributed with 12 kills, 14 digs and one block.

Junior Marisa Dion paced the Adrian attack with 24 assists.

Adrian fell behind 2-0 in the match before forcing a fourth set beating Hope 25-23 in the third. The Bulldogs were unable to force a deciding fifth set falling in the fourth 25-13.

Adrian currently sits tied for fourth in the conference standings with a MIAA record of 2-2. Hope stands alone in the second spot with a 4-1 MIAA record.

The Bulldogs will look to move up the conference standings when they host Olivet this Friday, September 25. The match is set to begin at 6:30 p.m.