BLOOMSBURG, Pa. – The Millersville University volleyball team (5-12) fell to 0-2 in PSAC play on Friday night following their five-set loss at Bloomsburg University. Three of the five sets were decided by the minimum difference of two points, as the two teams were evenly matched all night long.

HOW IT HAPPENED

•  The Marauders got off to a strong start as a six-point run put Ville ahead 8-3 in the first set. Ville would pick up a 25-23 win in the streaky set, as both teams battled back from numerous rallies.
• Bloomsburg jumped ahead 4-0 in the second set, and led the entire way, picking up a 25-16 win, evening the match at 1-1.
• Ville opened the third set in dominant fashion, scoring nine straight points right out of the gate to jump ahead 9-1. The Huskies answered with a seven-point rally of their own, closing the gap to 10-9. After the two lopsided rallies, the teams kept it close for the remained of the set, with Ville coming ahead 25-23.
• The Huskies worked ahead 4-0 in the fourth set, as Ville attempted to close things out on the road. Bloomsburg picked up a 25-20 win, evening the match at 2-2.
• The fifth and decisive set was the closet of the night, with six ties occurring despite the winning score dropping to 15 points. The last tie of the match came at 13-13 as an attacking error by Bloomsburg forced the tie. The Huskies would bounce back, winning the final two points of the set and taking a 3-2 win on their home court.

 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Lauren Lucas led all attackers with 20 kills. Kylie Airesman (13) and Caitlyn Callahan (10) were the other Ville hitters in double figures.
• The 58 team kills was the third highest Marauder total of the season.
• Emma Ludwig recorded 44 assists in the match, as the setter now has eclipsed 500 assists on the season.
• Becca Dalstad and Emma Ludwig each totaled 24 digs, while Emily Hoffman added 17 digs of her own.
• Millersville recorded 95 digs in the match, easily their highest total of the season as the Marauders surpassed their 71-dig effort against Notre Dame College back on Sept. 17.

Quotes from Head Coach Brian Smith
On the season high in digs
"We changed up what defense we are playing just before our West Chester match. It seemed to us it would be a better defense based on our current players. So far, I like the direction of it and we are now getting more comfortable in it."
On Lauren Lucas's performance
"Lauren had a good game for sure. We moved her back outside this week where she's more comfortable."

UP NEXT  
The Marauders continue their weekend slate of matches on Saturday at 1:00 at Lock Haven University.