In the first match of the day, MVNU (9-3) took care of Ohio State-Newark by the scores of 25-12, 25-15, 25-6. Junior outside hitter Jackie Albrecht led the Lady Cougars with eight kills and 10 digs, while sophomore middle hitter Gina Porto and junior middle hitter Sarah Yutzy each pounded seven kills apiece with Yutzy registering a team-high five blocks. Freshman setter Lauren Percival (left) handed out 17 assists, while senior setter Kaylin Austen had 14 assists in just one set. Junior libero Caitlin Myles also led the team with 17 digs and four aces while also serving for 17 straight points in the third set as MVNU jumped out to an 18-0 lead.

After Ohio State-Newark out-lasted Marygrove 25-19, 23-25, 25-23, 20-25, 15-13 in the second match of the day, it was the Lady Cougars’ turn to take on the Mustangs. MVNU downed Marygrove 25-3, 25-11, 25-13 behind nine kills from senior outside hitter Julie Haumschild. Yutzy added eight kills, while Porto finished with seven kills and three blocks. Myles posted 12 digs, and Percival handed out 22 more assists.

“It was really nice to get everyone involved in the action today,” said MVNU coach Paul Swanson. “Regardless of who you are playing, it is important to continue to work on improving. I was pleased with our effort and performance today.”

The Lady Cougars will return to action on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. when MVNU will host Ohio Dominican University in a non-conference match in the Physical Education Center. This will be the team’s last home match until October 2-3 when the Lady Cougars will host their annual tournament.