ADRIAN, Mich. - Adrian's Liz Susitko (freshman, West Bloomington, Mich.) led the Bulldogs with 10 kills and 26 assists to record her first career double-double in a 3-1 losing effort to the No. 1 ranked Calvin Knights on Friday night. 

THE BASICS

Final Score: Calvin 3, Adrian 1 (26-24, 25-27, 25-21, 25-19)

Location: Adrian, Michigan (Merillat Sport and Fitness Center)

Records: Calvin (6-0, 2-0 MIAA), Adrian (1-5, 1-1 MIAA)

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Bulldogs battled Calvin throughout the match, forcing the Knights to extra-points in the opening two sets. Calvin was able to pull out the victory in set one, 26-24, but Adrian took set two (27-25) to tie the score at one set each.

The Knights fought off Adrian in set three, winning 25-21 to retake the lead 2-1. The fourth set remained close, however, Calvin was able to get the 25-19 win and seal the match.

The Knights had attack percentages of .353, .171, .344, and .324; the Bulldogs hit .152, .182, .261, and .059.

TOP DOGS

• Susitko added three service aces, seven digs, and a block assist to her stat line.

• Carly Thomas (sophomore, Fishers, Ind.) and Jenai White (senior, Elkhart, Ind.) each tallied eight kills. Thomas also had two service aces, three digs, and two block assists.

• Alex Tobler (freshman, Buchanan, Mich.) contributed seven kills, two digs, and two block assists.

• Haley Mellon (senior, Adrian, Mich.) and Olivia Welch (junior, Vicksburg, Mich.) led the Bulldog defense with 15 and 13 digs respectively.

THE OPPOSITION

• Calvin's offense was paced by Jenna Lodewyk who dished a match-high 41 assists.

• Anna Kamp led the Knights attack with 22 kills. She also helped defensively with 11 digs.

• Emily Blankenspoor led the defense with 15 digs.

UP NEXT

Adrian will host #21 Hope tomorrow (Sept. 9) at 12:00 p.m., ET.