(Ann Arbor, MI) The Concordia volleyball team hosted #22 Madonna University in their 2nd home game in two days. The Cardinals battled hard with the Crusaders, but fell short and lost in straight sets (23-25, 15-25, 22-25). Concordia will look to bounce back on Wednesday, Sept. 20th when they continue WHAC play and host Siena Heights University.
Here's Where it Happened:
Cardinal Field House – Ann Arbor, Michigan
#22 Madonna University (15-2) vs. Concordia University (1-14) - WHAC matchup
Last Meeting – Sep. 17, 2016 – Away (L,25-21,25-17,25-12)
Here's How it Happened:
- 1st Set: Concordia battled back and forth with the Crusaders but came up short in the 1st set, 25-23. (CUAA 0, MU 1)
- 2nd Set: Madonna came out on top in set #2 by a score of 25-15. Rebecca McDonald (SR/Linden, MI) brought her kill total up to 9 through two sets. (CUAA 0, MU 2)
- 3rd Set: Concordia fought hard in the 3rd set but came up short, 25-22. Alisha Anderson (SR/Dexter, MI) recorded 7 kills and 15 digs in the match.
- The Cardinals recorded their 2nd most kills (42) in a 3 set match only coming short to their 5 set thriller last night of 53.
- Setters Hailey McCourt (FR/Toledo, OH) (14) and Kylie Frank (JR/Chelsea, MI) (23) combined for 37 total assists
- Rebecca McDonald tied her season and career high with a hitting percentage of .421. The junior middle hitter recorded 10 kills on 19 total attacks.
Here's Where it will Happen Next:
Concordia will continue their stretch of home games as they host Siena Heights on Wednesday, September 20th. The Saints bring a 12-1 overall record into the match up. Concordia will then host a CRAM on Sept. 22nd and 23rd which will include St. Xavier University (Ill.), Carlow University, and Indiana University-Northwest.
