ADA, Ohio – The Kenyon College volleyball team wrapped up their season by dropping a four-set decision to Ohio Northern University, falling 3-1 at the ONU Sports Center. The Owls took the opening set before the Polar Bears rallied to win the next three, earning a 23-25, 25-15, 25-20, 25-10 victory.
Kenyon came out strong in the opening set, beating Ohio Northern 25-23. The Owls recorded 15 kills in the frame while committing just two attack errors, hitting an impressive .371 to take an early advantage.
Ohio Northern responded in the second set, using an 18-kill performance to even the match with a 25-15 win. The Polar Bears continued their momentum in the third, edging Kenyon 25-20 before closing out the match with a 25-10 decision in the fourth set.
Rachel Ferrara led the Owls offensively, recording a team-high 12 kills while hitting .286. Olivia Gumz and Bryn Carrigan each contributed seven kills, while Sophia
Menke also finished with seven kills and added three block assists.
Addie Gehres directed the Kenyon offense with 29 assists and contributed three kills. Arianna Flota paced the defensive effort with 10 digs, while Makena Rodriguez added nine.
Summer Hoying led Ohio Northern with a match-high 17 kills and four service aces. Olivia Baumann added 15 kills, while Leah Riley finished with 26 assists and nine digs.
