Box Score

The Malone University volleyball team wrapped up its weekend trip to Michigan's Upper Peninsula on Saturday afternoon with a five-set triumph over Michigan Tech University by scores of 25-19, 15-25, 25-22, 20-25 and 15-8.

Malone snapped a six-game slide with the closely-contested victory, improving to 8-9 overall and 3-6 in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.  The Huskies, meanwhile, slipped to 6-12 overall and 4-5 in conference play.

The Pioneers posted a .220 attack percentage, 10 service aces and 50 kills in the contest.  Michigan Tech countered with a .240 hitting percentage, 11 aces and 58 kills.

Outside hitters Anna Hays and Taylor Slauterbeck each notched 13 kills apiece to lead the way for Malone.  In addition to their double-digit kill totals, Hays added four service aces while Slauterbeck scooped up 15 digs.  Middle hitter Lauren Townley added nine kills while middle hitter Elizabeth Maczuzak tallied seven kills.  Setter Kimberly McCracken contributed 20 assists while libero Katie Hasebein netted 24 digs.

After playing five straight road matches, the Pioneers will return to Osborne Hall on Friday (Oct. 18) for a 7:00 p.m. GLIAC battle against Saginaw Valley State (MI) University.  Live video and statistics will be provided during the match at http://livestats.prestosports.com/malone