(ALLIANCE, Ohio) – The Wilmington Quakers fell to the Mount Union Purple Raiders in straight sets on Saturday afternoon at the McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex.
Wilmington opened the match by scoring the first four points behind kills from Mackenzie Simpson and Emelia Mohler. However, Mount Union responded by outscoring the Quakers 25-5 over the remainder of the set to secure a 25-9 victory.
The Purple Raiders carried their momentum into the second set, never trailing as they built an early advantage. Wilmington battled back to cut the deficit to two at 11-9, but Mount Union pulled away to claim the second set, 25-17.
The third set featured a more competitive start, with Wilmington taking an early lead on two occasions. However, Mount Union erased both advantages before pulling away for another 25-17 victory to complete the sweep.
The defeat dropped Wilmington to 1-6 in Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) competition.
Notables
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Emelia Mohler recorded four kills, surpassing 500 for her collegiate career.
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Logan McQuillin tallied 17 digs, becoming Wilmington's career leader in the side-out scoring era.
What's Up Next
Wilmington returns to Hermann Court to host Muskingum University at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30.
The match will stream on FloSports, with live statistics available at wilmingtonquakers.com.
