ADRIAN, Mich.- The Adrian College women's volleyball team traveled to Bluffton University this past weekend to compete in a two-day tournament, where they battled against Bluffton University and Baldwin Wallace University on Friday, followed by Hanover College and Heidelberg University on Saturday.

Adrian opened the tournament against host Bluffton in a thrilling four-set match. The Bulldogs fell just short in back-to-back extra-point sets, dropping the first 26-24 and the second 30-28. Refusing to back down, Adrian stormed back in the third with a commanding 25-19 win before Bluffton edged out the fourth 29-27. Three Bulldogs posted double-digit kills, led by Megan Feldmann with 12, while Lauren Boehmer and Khloe Budzynski each tallied 10. Setter Emma Leinberger had a career day, recording 45 assists—fourth-most all-time in a four-set match—while Feldmann anchored the defense with 20 digs, joined by Rainie Atherton (19) and Virginia Rowan (14).

In their second match of the day, the Bulldogs faced Baldwin Wallace University but came up short, falling in straight sets.

Saturday's action began with a matchup against Hanover College. Adrian came out firing, taking the opening set, but Hanover responded to win the next three and claim the match 3-1. Feldmann once again paced the Bulldogs' offense, while Boehmer and Rowan added 10 and nine kills, respectively. Leinberger dished out 29 assists, and Atherton held down the back row with 20 digs.

In their tournament finale, the Bulldogs squared off with Heidelberg University. Adrian carried momentum early with a first-set victory, but Heidelberg answered by taking the next three sets to secure the win. Boehmer and Budzynski both recorded 11 kills to lead the team, while Leinberger notched 18 assists. Atherton and Budzynski shared the defensive lead with 11 digs apiece.

Up Next: The Bulldogs are back in action on Tuesday, September 30 where they will host The University of Olivet inside the Merillat Sport and Fitness Center at 6:30 PM.