OLIVET, MICH. - The Adrian College Bulldogs kicked off their conference campaign with a resounding 3-1 victory over The University of Olivet on Tuesday night. With this win, they stand proudly at 1-0 in the conference.

Sophomore Virginia Rowan made a stunning impact, leading the team with 15 kills, while senior Amber Morris complemented her performance with 13 kills of her own. Freshman Ava Acre showcased her skills at the net, delivering four blocks, and junior Megan Feldmann contributed significantly with three blocks, alongside eight kills and three digs.

The Bulldogs dominated the first two sets, taking them 25-14 and 25-22, before Olivet managed to snag the third set. However, Adrian quickly regrouped, clinching the match and marking their first conference win of the 2024 season. The offense was orchestrated by junior Megan Reckling and sophomore Kendall Sullivan, each racking up 18 assists.

Defensively, the Bulldogs were formidable, with four players reaching double digits in digs. Senior Mya Minjares led the way with 20 digs, followed by senior Lana Cox with 12, junior Raine Atherton with 11, and Amber Morris contributing 10.

Next up, the Bulldogs will head down the road to take on Siena Heights on Friday, October 4, at 6:30 PM.