YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Adrian College women's NCVF club volleyball team traveled to Youngstown, Ohio, on Sunday, Oct. 25, to compete in the Youngstown State Tournament. The Bulldogs finished the day with a 1-3 record, highlighted by a straight-set victory over Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.
The tournament featured a four-team field after two teams withdrew shortly before competition. Adrian opened the day against the team of Youngstown State's Black, falling 2-0 before bouncing back with a 2-0 sweep of Edinboro in its second match. The Bulldogs then faced Youngstown State's Red and closed out the tournament with another matchup against Youngstown State Black, dropping both contests by 2-0 scores.
Lindsay Bergman delivered a strong all-around performance for the Bulldogs, leading the team with 35 assists, 14 kills and six service aces throughout the tournament. Rainie Atherton also contributed significantly on both sides of the ball, recording 31 digs, 12 kills and five aces.
Jersey Patton provided another key defensive presence for Adrian, collecting 29 digs while adding five service aces. Ava Jones contributed 11 kills to the Bulldogs' offensive attack, while Allison Shalhoup led the team at the net with six blocks.
Despite facing a competitive tournament field, Adrian's victory over Edinboro highlighted the team's ability to respond following its opening match. The Bulldogs also received contributions from multiple players across several statistical categories throughout the four-match event.
Up Next
Adrian will return to action on Saturday, Nov. 7, when the Bulldogs are scheduled to face the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio. A start time has yet to be announced.
