ALMA, Mich. — The Alma (6-14, 0-3) fell to Trine (10-10, 1-1), three sets to one, on Tuesday evening at Art Smith Arena. The Scots earned a second-set victory but were unable to overcome the Thunder, dropping the match by scores of 25-17, 17-25, 25-22 and 25-14.
Alma responded in the second set, recording 15 kills to even the match at one set apiece. The Scots continued to compete in the third, keeping the set close before Trine pulled ahead for a 25-22 win.
Nevea Bush led the Scots offensively with 12 kills, followed by Maggie McKale with eight and Emily Carling with six. Carling also recorded a team-high four service aces, while Addisyn Calcamuggio and Allie Fish added three apiece.
Rudy Maynard and Grace Droste paced the offense with 19 and 15 assists, respectively. Grace Steiner and Maren DeBeau each contributed 10 digs, and Mackenzie Siko led Alma with three blocks.
The Scots finished with 49 digs and 37 assists in the match.
Alma will look to build on its effort as it continues Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association play.
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.
