Box Score

The Malone University volleyball team made it two GLIAC victories in a row in as many conference matches played this season as the Pioneers posted a 25-22, 19-25, 25-23, 25-23 victory over Tiffin University in Malone's Osborne Hall Saturday afternoon.

With the victory, Malone improved to 7-3 overall (2-0 GLIAC) while the previously undefeated Dragons fell to 5-1 overall and to 1-1 in GLIAC play.

The Pioneers held a slight 49 to 47 advantage in kills and a 45 to 39 edge in assists on the day. Service aces went in favor of Tiffin by a slight six to four margin.

Outside hitters Elizabeth Maczuzak and Taylor Slauterbeck fueled the Pioneer offense with 12 kills apiece while middle hitter Lauren Townley was right behind with 11 kills. Slauterbeck also added 10 digs in the contest.  Setter Kimberly McCracken tossed up 29 assists in the match and added 11 digs and a team-high three service aces.  In addition, Katie Hasebein paced the squad in digs with 18.

Malone will next compete in another two-match homestead next Friday, vs. Grand Valley State University (MI) at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, vs. Ferris State University (MI) at 2:00 p.m.  Live statistics will be available for both contests at http://livestats.prestosports.com/malone/ while Live Video will be available for the Ferris State match at http://www.malonepioneers.com/showcase.