Ravens Fall to Pioneers

The Anderson University volleyball team fell to Marietta College in a 25-23, 25-21, 25-19 decision in the Franklin College Tournament on Friday in Franklin.

Ashlyn Transier (Swayzee, Ind./Oak Hill) totaled six blocks for the Ravens (1-4). Olivia Rice (Walkerton, Ind./John Glenn) smashed nine kills while Felicity Bontrager (Goshen, Ind./Fairfield) and Transier contributed five kills apiece. Hannah Rady (Cloverdale, Ind./Cloverdale) dished out 19 assists while Emily Benefiel (Frankton, Ind./Frankton) collected 12 digs. Abby White (Mason City, Iowa/Mason City) and Bontrager notched four blocks and three blocks, respectively. Kaycie Gates (Newburgh, Ind./Castle) delivered three service aces.

Anderson is slated for two matches in the Franklin College Tournament on Saturday. The Ravens face off with Greenville University (1-4) at 12 p.m. and then challenge Baldwin Wallace University at 2 p.m.