Defiance Falls to MSJ and Thomas More in Volleyball

CINCINNATI, Ohio – A two match win streak and a stretch of five victories in the last six showings came to a stop for the Defiance College volleyball team on Sunday afternoon with three-set losses to Mount St. Joseph and Thomas More.

The Jackets opened the day with a 25-22, 25-20, 25-9 loss to the Mount in a clash with Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference implications. MSJ (15-6, 6-0 HCAC) remained unbeaten in league play with the win, while DC fell into fifth place with a 2-2 league mark.

Sara Porter led the way for Defiance with nine kills and eight digs in the losing effort, while Chelsea Ludeman had six kills and Heather Bradshaw ended with 13 digs.

Defiance then fell 25-11, 25-16, 25-22 against Thomas More (18-7) on the MSJ court. Kelsey Ferguson had 12 assists and seven digs, while Porter turned in seven kills and Ludeman posted five kills, four digs and three blocks.

DC (9-13, 2-2 HCAC) will return home for a busy weekend. The Jackets will host Transylvania and Adrian on Saturday, before welcoming Hanover and Bethany on Sunday. The tri-matches are set to begin at 11:00 am on both days.