Box Score

The Malone University volleyball team dropped an American Mideast Conference match at home to local rival Walsh University Tuesday evening. The Cavaliers claimed the first set 25-23 before the Pioneers, ranked 23rd in the most recent NAIA National Poll, fought back to even the match with a 26-24 triumph in set two. Walsh was able to secure the victory, however, after claiming the next two frames by scores of 25-22 and 25-20. The Pioneers' record dropped to 19-2 overall and 3-1 in the AMC with the tough loss while the Cavaliers improved to 12-2 overall and 3-0 in the conference.

Outside hitter Jennifer Gahagan paced Malone with a career-high 24 kills to go with eight digs and two blocks (one solo). Fellow outside hitter Lori Gale added eight kills, 14 digs and two blocks (one solo). Other contributors included middle hitter Hannah Haver with five kills and eight digs, libero Allison Kirby with 11 digs and setter Jackie Schwamberger with 46 assists.

The Pioneers will be back in action on Wednesday night when they host a 7:00 p.m. non-conference match against NCAA Division II Tiffin University.