(WILMINGTON, Ohio) - The Polar Bears swept Wilmington in three competitive sets on Wednesday night.

The Quakers and Polar Bears traded the lead to begin the first set. Trailing 11-10, Wilmington scored four straight points, sparked by a kill by Sarah Brown and a service ace from Emelia Mohler, to lead 14-11. Ohio Northern pushed back to tie the set at 18-18. Two straight kills by Magee Fain and Emelia Mohler, with a block by Brown and Fain, put Wilmington ahead 22-19 late. The Polar Bears rallied back as the set was tied 23-23 late, but Ohio Northern closed the set 25-23.

Ohio Northern took an early lead 10-4, and jumped further ahead 14-5, in the second set. The Quakers trimmed their deficit to 18-14 but were unable to pull themselves closer to the lead. The Polar Bears' offense and stout defense secured their 25-19 win during the second set.

Wilmington had a quick lead 9-6 over Ohio Northern to start the third set. The Polar Bears' offense remained persistent and overpowered the Quakers' defense. Tied 11-11, Ohio Northern scored five straight to lead 16-11. The Quakers were able to claw within three points, 19-16, but the Polar Bears outscored the hosts 6-1 to take the third set 25-17 and win the match 3-0. 
 

Notables

• Sarah Brown led Wilmington with 12 kills. Emelia Mohler and Lydia Bridenbaugh both had seven.

• Emelia Mohler's two aces led the Quakers. Kyra Frasier and Magee Fain each had one ace.

• Brinlee Preston recorded six blocks to lead Wilmington. Sarah Brown and Lydia Bridenbaugh had two each.

• Kyra Frasier led the Quakers with 16 assists. Emma Specht added 13.

• Logan McQuillin tallied 26 digs to lead the team. Jarika Hart had 11.

What's Up Next

The Quakers are on the road against Marietta College on Friday, October 31st, at 7:00 P.M. for their final conference match.