Box Score NASHVILLE – In a close three-set loss, the Trevecca Nazarene University volleyball team (0-3, 0-3 Great Midwest), playing with a reduced roster due to COVID-19 protocol, pushed Tiffin University (2-0, 2-0 Great Midwest) in each set before the Dragons secured the win 26-24, 25-23, 25-21.
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THE SERIES
Tiffin leads the all-time series 4-2.
THE MATCH
The Dragons profited from eight service errors and four ball handling errors, contributing to their ability to win the tightly contested match.
In the first set, Tiffin held a 23-20 lead, but Trevecca won four of the next five points, tying the set at 24-24. A kill by Olivia Karhoff followed by a TNU attack error gave the Dragons the first set in extra points.
In set two, Trevecca led 12-11, but a 10-5 Dragon run pushed them ahead 21-17. The Trojans pushed the Dragons again with a 6-3 run and trailed 24-23. A TNU service error handed the Dragons a two-sets to none lead.
Tiffin dominated the third set early, building a 24-14 lead. With the match seemingly out of reach, the Trojans earned a side out and then, on the serve of Madison Martin, took six more points for a 7-0 run, pulling the Trojans to within three. The Trojans run ended on a service error.
TOP PERFORMERS
Madison Martin (12) and Emma Green (10) reached double digits in kills while Akasia Patterson contributed nine. Hannah Bornemann set for 35 assists and added five digs and a block. Martin added seven digs and Green hit .333. Katie Crutchfield led the team with 16 digs.
KEY TEAM NUMBERS
Trevecca hit .306 in the first and .218 for the match. Tiffin controlled the ball better capitalizing on the Trojan's eight service errors and five receiving errors. Tiffin had four service errors and one receiving error.
WHAT'S NEXT
Trevecca hosts Ohio Dominican on Saturday at Noon.
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