HAMMOND, Ind. - Cedarville extended unbeaten, #1 Ferris State to four sets before falling in its Midwest Region Crossover finale at the Hammond Sportsplex.
The Lady Jackets fought to a 19-25, 22-25, 25-22, 14-25 defeat against the top ranked Bulldogs.
Madelyn Hensley led Cedarville with 14 kills, while
Allie Pilat totaled 11 kills with a .346 attack percentage.
Sienna Hanson contributed 10 kills, hit .533, and led the team with four blocks.
Sidney Shepherd distributed 44 assists and added seven digs.
Alivia Rutt paced the defense with 18 digs, followed by
Bekah Williams with 15 digs and two service aces.
After dropping the opening two sets, Cedarville rallied from a 14-12 deficit in the third. An 8-2 run pushed CU ahead 20-16, and Hanson supplied a solo block and a kill for the final two points to force a fourth set.
Ferris State responded by hitting .467 in the final frame to close out the match.
Cedarville finished with 54 kills and a .230 attack percentage.
Carley Craighead added six kills without an error in nine attempts.
The Lady Jackets ended a successful Midwest Crossover Classic going 2-1 and 11-9 overall.Â
They will return to G-MAC play against Kentucky Wesleyan on Saturday, October 24 at home.
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