Box Score  

The Malone University volleyball team dropped a four-set match at home to Northern Michigan University on Friday evening by scores of 20-25, 25-17, 18-25, and 15-25.  The Pioneers slipped to 7-7 overall and 3-5 in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) with the loss.  The Wildcats, meanwhile, snapped a two-game slide, improving to 12-5 overall and 5-3 in conference play.

Outside hitter Taylor Slauterbeck led the way for the hosts with 11 kills.  Right-side hitter Diana Wallace added eight kills.  Middle hitter Hannah Haver tallied seven kills and two blocks (one solo) while middle hitter Lauren Townley registered six kills and two solo blocks.  Setter Jackie Schwamberger also made solid contributions with 27 assists and a team-high 13 digs.

Northern Michigan was paced by Kalli Herron's 13 kills and Kalin Zimmerman's 21 digs.

The Pioneers will look to bounce back on Saturday when they host a 2:00 p.m. contest against Michigan Tech (5-11 overall, 2-6 GLIAC).  Live video and statistics will be provided for fans that cannot be in attendance.  Click here for links to each.