Southern Indiana (24-9): 0
Ashland University (26-7): 3
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Allendale, Mich.—Sophomore middle blocker
Abbey Winter (Germantown, Illinois) and junior outside hitter
Fawn Ryan (Batesville, Indiana) posted nine kills apiece, but the University of Southern Indiana volleyball team saw its season come to an end on Friday with a 3-0 loss to Ashland University in the opening round of the
NCAA II Midwest Region Tournament.
The Screaming Eagles, who made their third tournament appearance in four years, finish their 2013 campaign with a 24-9 overall record. Meanwhile, Ashland (26-7) advances to the Midwest Region semifinals and will play the winner of the Grand Valley State University and Truman State University match on Friday.
USI was held to just .113 on offense, compared to Ashland who finished with a .325 attacking percentage and nine blocks to slow the Screaming Eagles' offense down.
The opening set was a battle of the Eagles as Ashland came out swinging, though USI fought to keep up. Down 9-6, a 5-1 run allowed AU to hold its leading position and take the first frame 25-15.
Even though USI jumped out to a quick 4-0 lead in the second set, Ashland answered back with a 6-0 run of its own. AU would hold the front position until the Screaming Eagles powered through another 4-0 run to take an 18-17 lead, and force Ashland to call a timeout. AU returned to the court grabbing the second set 25-22.
Winter registered USI's first four points in the third frame, though Southern Indiana could not come up with enough points for an early lead. The Screaming Eagles threatened Ashland's front position with a 4-0 run, brining the score to 10-8. However, AU powered though the rest of the set for a 25-17 win.
Four Ashland University players registered double-digit kills, with Baley Bernthisel leading the pack with 11 kills and .364 clip.
Senior setter
Jorae Bradbury (Decatur, Indiana) tallied 26 assists, and finishes her career with 3,949 assists, while senior libero
Kayla Heldman (Greenwood, Indiana) led all defenders with a match-high 14 digs, checking out with 1,848 total digs. Freshman middle blocker
Amy Zwissler (Bloomington, Indiana) posted a team-high two blocks.
