ADRIAN, Mich. - On Friday evening, the Adrian women's volleyball team dropped a heart-breaking 3-2 decision to Heidelberg at the Merillat Sport and Fitness Center.

After building a commanding two sets to none lead, the visitors stole away the momentum and carried it all the way to a dramatic five-set victory.

In the game's opening set, the Bulldogs snuck ahead 4-3 before igniting a 14-7 run to take a 18-10 lead. The 'Dogs fended off any hopes of a Heidelberg comeback late in the frame to claim an early one set advantage.

The following set would see the home side recover from a seven-point deficit en route to a nail-biting 28-26 set two win.

From there, however, the Student Princes turned the tides and rattled off three consecutive set victories, including a 15-9 scoreline in the deciding fifth set.

Adrian (4-8) who managed a 0.222 attack-percentage on the evening, was led by Destiny Johnson and Ayden Cribbs with 18 kills each. Hailey Farrell contributed 47 assists for the black and gold offense.

Defensively, Mya Minjares racked up 28 digs, while Farrell added 16.

The Bulldogs move on to the season's first tri-match on Saturday afternoon, beginning at 12 p.m. when Adrian takes on Albion at the Merillat Sport and Fitness Center.