(FRANKLIN, Ind.) - Wilmington drops both matches of the doubleheader against Franklin College and Kalamazoo College in the first night of the Franklin Invitational.
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Match 1
The Quakers and Grizzlies fought back and forth in the first set. Wilmington took a small lead late, but Franklin went on a 6-2 scoring run to take a 20-17 lead. The Grizzlies closed out the first set 25-20.
Franklin took an early lead but Wilmington tied it 9-9 to start the second set. The Grizzlies retook the lead until the Quakers clawed back, taking a 19-18 lead. Franklin held off Wilmington to win the second set 25-23.
The Grizzlies jumped ahead early and held onto their lead throughout the third and final set. Trailing 17-10, the Quakers rallied and cut Franklin's lead to three, losing 23-20. Franklin held on to win the final set 25-21.
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Match 1 Notables
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Match 2
The Quakers and the Hornets traded leads throughout the first set. Wilmington led 13-10 until Kalamazoo went on an 11-3 run, leading 21-16 over the Quakers. The Hornets held on to win 25-20.
Kalamazoo jumped out to a 6-1 lead in the second set. Their lead was insurmountable, and the Hornets won the second set 25-19.
Wilmington trailed Kalamazoo early but a 7-0 streak gave the Quakers a 12-9 lead. The Hornets trailed 19-14 in the third set, but came back to win the set 25-23, defeating Wilmington in three sets.
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Match 2 Notables
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What's Up Next
The Quakers will face Wheaton College (Ill.) at 10:00 am and Kuyper College afterwards at 2:00 pm to close out the Franklin Invitational.
