NORTH CANTON, OH - The Walsh University volleyball team suffered a tough 3-0 loss to Ashland University in a Great Midwest Athletic Conference matchup on Saturday afternoon at Alumni Arena. Despite a valiant effort, the Cavaliers fell short against the Eagles in a closely contested match (25-27, 18-25, 27-29).

RECORD: Walsh 11-6 (5-2 G-MAC)
OPPONENT RECORD: Ashland 12-4 (6-1 G-MAC)
SCORE: Ashland University 3 - Walsh 0 (27-25, 25-18, 29-27)

FOR THE CAVS

• Sammie DiBease led the offense with 17 kills.
• Sydney Dixon and Maggie Mladenova each contributed 11 kills to the attack.
• Anna West recorded a team-high 4 blocks.
• Jayme Zoeckler orchestrated the offense with 30 assists.
• Arora Levengood anchored the defense with 14 digs.
• The team hit .267 compared to Ashland's .328.

The Cavaliers showed their fighting spirit throughout the match, particularly in the first and third sets where they pushed Ashland to the brink. In the opening set, Walsh held a 25-24 lead but couldn't close it out, with Ashland rallying to take the set 27-25. The third set was another nail-biter, with both teams trading points before Ashland clinched the match with a 29-27 win. Despite the loss, Walsh's balanced attack and strong defensive efforts were evident. The team's serving game, with 3 aces, and solid blocking kept them competitive against a strong Ashland squad. This match showcased Walsh's ability to compete with top teams in the conference, even as they fell short in this particular outing.

UPCOMING GAMES

• October 18 (Fri) - Midwest Region Crossover, Hammond, IN
• October 19 (Sat) - Midwest Region Crossover, Hammond, IN