The Alma Volleyball team defeated Trine University, 3-0 (25-19, 25-20, 25-22), on Friday night at a raucous Art Smith Arena to improve to 6-2 in the MIAA and 12-4 overall. The three games, all highly competitive and entertaining, dropped the Thunder to 4-4 in the league and 9-9 on the 2011 season.

"I thought that we stayed up the whole time, transitioning well, and we did a good job of getting and keeping the momentum," said Alma Head Coach Sarah Dehring. "We need to do a better job of executing what their defense gives us. Tonight, we hit the ball a lot to them, letting them make plays. Adjustments for us will be a main component, as we play them again Tuesday."

For Alma, Sr. MH Shelby Gray (Orchard Lake, Mich./West Bloomfield) and So. MH Lea Klooster (Jenison, Mich./Jenison) led the way for the Scots with nine kills apiece. So. S Erika VanHavel (Mason, Mich./Mason) continued her strong play with 26 assists in the win over the Thunder.

Sr. DS Erica Adams (Milford, Mich./Milford) and VanHavel had 16 and 11 digs respectively for the Scots, while So. OH Kelly Maise (Northville, Mich./Northville) added six kills, six digs and four assists in the victory. 

Alma will play the Thunder again this Tuesday evening, this time in Angola, Ind., beginning at 6:30 p.m.