Anderson Takes Down Undefeated (RV) Mount Union

The Anderson University volleyball team split its volleyball matches during Day 2 of the Bishop Invitational on Saturday in Delaware, Ohio.

Otterbein University (10-2) put together a 25-12, 25-15, 25-19 win against the Ravens (5-7) to open the day. Anderson then took down the University of Mount Union (11-1), which entered the contest undefeated, by a score of 25-23, 25-20, 23-25, 25-21 victory. Otterbein and Mount Union are each receiving votes in the latest American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) NCAA Division III poll. The Ravens went 2-2 on the weekend. Anderson fell to Ohio Wesleyan University (6-7) before capturing a victory against Kenyon College (2-8).

"We showed what we are truly capable of doing as a team," Coach Tami Miller said. "We battled against a great Otterbein program and we competed with an undefeated Mount Union team to bring home the victory. Felicity Bontrager and Shaylen Perry continued the weekend with outstanding performances in the middle for us. The trio of Hannah Rady, Kaycie Gates and Kate Todd shared in the responsibility of running the offense. Coming out of this tournament 2-2 with the strength of the teams participating shows our true potential."

(RV) OTTERBEIN 3, ANDERSON 0

Felicity Bontrager (Goshen, Ind./Fairfield) provided six kills and three blocks for the Ravens. Kaycie Gates (Newburgh, Ind./Castle) contributed 11 assists and eight digs. Jimena Montano (Algonquin, Ill./Harvest Christian Academy) also turned in three blocks.

The Cardinals racked up a .330 attack percentage while the Ravens finished with a .128 hitting percentage.

ANDERSON 3, (RV) MOUNT UNION 1

Brooke Troyer (Elkhart, Ind./Elkhart Memorial) led the Ravens with 26 digs, including some critical digs that led to set wins. Bontrager racked up 14 kills and a .333 attack percentage. Shaylen Perry (Eaton, Ohio/Eaton) powered to 10 kills, three blocks and a .320 hitting percentage. Gates notched 25 assists and 14 digs. Hannah Rady (Cloverdale, Ind./Cloverdale) dished out 24 assists while Erin Roach (Selma, Ind./Wapahani) collected 13 digs. Sydney McClain (Urbana, Ohio/Emmanuel Christian Academy) smashed 11 kills while Montano contributed 10 kills. Transier put together seven kills and three blocks.

Anderson turned in a .202 attack percentage while the Purple Raiders finished with a .150 hitting percentage.

UP NEXT

The Ravens are scheduled to compete in three matches next week in the Franklin College Tournament in Franklin. Anderson clashes with Baldwin Wallace University (9-3) on Friday at 7 p.m. On Saturday, the Ravens face off with Bethany College (W. Va.) (3-5) at 10 a.m. and battle with Fontbonne University (0-4) at 12 p.m.