Box Score

The Malone University volleyball team, ranked 23rd in the most recent NAIA National Poll, opened American Mideast Conference play on the road Tuesday night with a 25-9, 25-16, 25-23 win at Ursuline College. With the straight-set victory over the Arrows, the Pioneers improved their record to 17-1 overall and 1-0 in the AMC while the Arrows dropped to 7-9 overall and 0-1 in the conference.

Outside hitter Jennifer Gahagan led the way for the Pioneers with 15 kills and four blocks (two solo). Middle hitter Hannah Haver followed with 10 kills while setter Jackie Schwamberger added four kills, two aces, five digs and 21 assists. Other contributors included right-side hitter Emily Beiting with two aces and outside hitter Lori Gale with seven digs.

Malone will return to action at home on Friday evening with a 7:00 p.m. AMC match against Houghton (NY) College (6-7 overall, 0-0 AMC). Fans that cannot be in attendance at Osborne Hall on Friday can catch the action live on-line with a free video stream: www.malonepioneers.com/streaming