Box Score

The Malone University volleyball team fell on the road in its Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference match at Hillsdale (MI) College Friday evening.  The Pioneers dropped the first two sets of the night by scores of 25-14 and 25-20.  Malone fought back to take the third frame 25-23 before the host Chargers put the contest away with a 25-11 triumph in set four.

The Pioneers' record slipped to 7-7 overall and 2-4 in conference play following their fourth straight loss.  Hillsdale, meanwhile, improved to 6-8 overall and 3-3 in the GLIAC.

Malone racked up a season-high 25 blocks (one solo, 24 assists) during Friday's contest but was unable to keep pace with the Charger attack.  Hillsdale held a 67-36 edge in kills and posted a .264 attack percentage compared to a .116 mark for the Pioneers.

Outside hitter Taylor Slauterbeck led the way for Malone with 11 kills.  Middle hitter Elizabeth Maczuzak followed with seven kills and six block assists.  Middle hitter Lauren Townley added six kills and seven blocks (one solo).  Outside hitter Anna Hays recorded five kills and two service aces.  Libero Katie Hasebein notched 17 digs while setter Kimberly McCracken contributed 21 assists and 11 digs.

Malone will look to bounce back on Saturday when the squad returns to action with a 4:00 p.m. match at Northwood (MI) University.  The Timberwolves will provide live video and stats during the contest at http://livestats.prestosports.com/northwood/