GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Alma College volleyball team competed at the Midwest Invitational, hosted by Calvin University at Van Noord Arena, on Saturday, October 10. The Scots opened the day against MIAA member Trine University before closing the invitational with a five-set battle against North Park University.
Alma fell to Trine in straight sets, 25-20, 25-15 and 25-16. Addisyn Calcamuggio led the Scots offensively with nine kills, followed by Nevea Bush with seven and Emily Carling with five. Rudy Maynard recorded 14 assists, while Maren DeBeau led the defense with 18 digs. Calcamuggio also contributed two service aces.
The Scots responded against North Park, pushing the match to five sets before falling 25-21, 27-25, 16-25, 22-25 and 15-9. Alma rallied after dropping the first two sets, winning the third and fourth to force a deciding set.
Bush led the Scots with 18 kills, while Maggie McKale added 15 and Calcamuggio recorded 12. Maynard finished with 34 assists, and Grace Steiner led the team with 25 digs. Katelyn Schell contributed five blocks, while Emily Carling recorded three service aces.
Alma will continue conference play and take on Trine at Art Smith Arena on Tuesday, October 13 at 6:30 p.m..
About Alma College Athletics: Alma College is a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) and NCAA Division III. The Scots compete in 31 varsity sports and are committed to providing student-athletes with opportunities to excel in competition, in the classroom and in their communities.
