Junior outside hitter Jackie Albrecht led MVNU (13-4) with 12 kills, 10 digs, and three blocks, while sophomore middle hitter Gina Porto added nine kills and three blocks. Senior right-side hitter Courtney Springer (left), who had been sidelined since the team’s trip to California, returned to the lineup with seven kills and 13 digs, and senior setter Kaylin Austen handed out 32 assists. Freshman right-side hitter Kaylee Hewitt posted 13 digs, while junior middle hitter Sarah Yutzy contributed a team-high seven blocks.

“(Denison) came out and played very well in the first two sets and were on top of their game,” said MVNU coach Paul Swanson. “I was pleased with the way that we continued to get better and better as the match went on. It was really nice to have Courtney back out on the floor with the rest of the team after she was out for over two weeks.”

The Lady Cougars will return to action on Thursday night when MVNU will make the short drive over to Knox County rival Kenyon College for a non-conference match that will begin at 7:00 p.m. This match was added to the schedule after a match at the University of Rio Grande later in the year was taken off the slate.