Morgan Porter

4 Morgan Porter
Morgan Porter
  • Height:
    5-8
  • Hometown:
    Defiance
  • Position:
    OH
  • Year:
    Jr.
  • High School:
    Defiance
  • Major:
    Early Childhood Education and Intervention Specialist
  • m
    29
  • k/s
    0.05
  • h %
    -.034
  • a/s
    0.89
  • b/s
    0.00
  • sa/s
    0.30
  • d/s
    6.20
Bio

Sophomore (2018): Named to the 2018 All-HCAC Team ... Finished season ranked sixth in NCAA Divison III and led HCAC with 6.13 digs per set ... Tallied 546 digs ranking her fourth in the HCAC including a season high against Rose-Hulman on Oct. 27 ... Earned double-digit digs in every match ... Added 62 assists ranking her third on the team ... Tallied 20 service aces. 

Freshman (2017): Played in 22 matches and 64 sets ... Tallied 57 kills (0.89 kills per set) ... Ranked fourth on the team in digs with 155 (2.42 digs per set) ... Six different matches with 10 or more digs including a season-best 20 digs against Bluffton ... Recorded a season-best 14 kills against Earlham on Oct. 4. 

Prep: First-team All-Northwest District as a senior ... Named first-team All-Western Buckeye League as a senior. 

Personal: Daughter of Heather Scott and Joe Porter ... Has one brother, Nathan Porter, and one sister, Natalie Porter ... Majoring in early childhood education and intervention specialist and minoring in autism studies.

Player statistics
  Overall Conference
Matches 29 9
Sets 111 37
Kills 6 0
Kills per set 0.05 0.00
Errors 9 2
Total Attacks 89 31
Total Attacks per set 0.80 0.84
Hitting Percentage -.034 -.065
Assists 99 34
Assists per set 0.89 0.92
Service Total Attempts 379 142
Service Aces 33 10
Service Errors 48 18
Service Aces per set 0.30 0.27
Receptions 500 179
Reception Errors 38 8
Digs 688 265
Digs per set 6.20 7.16
Block Solo 0 0
Block Assist 0 0
Block Total 0 0
Blocks per set 0.00 0.00
Block Errors 0 0
Ball Handling Errors 2 0
Points 39.0 10.0
Points per set 0.4 0.3
Matches started 3 -
Recent results
Recent Games
Date Opponent Result
Oct 23 Anderson (Ind.) W, 3-0
Oct 26 Transylvania (Ky.) L, 3-1
Oct 26 Olivet (Mich.) L, 3-0
Oct 30 at Bluffton W, 3-2
Nov 2 Mt. St. Joseph W, 3-0
Nov 6 at Rose-Hulman (Ind.) L, 3-2
Game Log - Offense
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s k e ta pct a pts
Aug 30 vs. Otterbein L, 3-0 - 3 0 1 3 -.333 1 1.0
Aug 30 vs. Lawrence W, 3-0 - 3 1 1 5 .000 5 2.0
Aug 31 at Capital W, 3-0 - 3 0 0 4 .000 7 2.0
Aug 31 vs. St. John Fisher W, 3-1 - 4 0 2 7 -.286 2 2.0
Sep 4 at Concordia (Mich.) L, 3-0 - 3 1 0 2 .500 1 1.0
Sep 6 vs. Westminster (Pa.) L, 3-2 1 5 0 0 3 .000 7 1.0
Sep 6 at Penn St.-Behrend W, 3-0 1 3 0 0 1 .000 0 0.0
Sep 7 vs. Bethany (W.V.) W, 3-1 1 4 0 0 4 .000 4 0.0
Sep 7 vs. Fredonia W, 3-1 - 4 1 0 3 .333 2 3.0
Sep 10 Adrian (Mich.) W, 3-0 - 3 1 0 5 .200 4 1.0
Sep 13 at Otterbein L, 3-1 - 4 0 1 3 -.333 1 0.0
Sep 14 vs. Wilmington (Ohio) W, 3-1 - 4 0 0 3 .000 2 1.0
Sep 14 at Ohio Wesleyan W, 3-1 - 4 1 1 4 .000 6 3.0
Sep 17 Albion (Mich.) W, 3-0 - 3 0 0 4 .000 3 1.0
Sep 21 at Ohio Northern L, 3-0 - 3 0 0 1 .000 2 0.0
Sep 21 vs. Kenyon W, 3-1 - 4 1 1 4 .000 4 4.0
Sep 28 vs. Alma (Mich.) L, 3-1 - 4 0 0 1 .000 2 2.0
Sep 28 at Kalamazoo W, 3-2 - 5 0 0 1 .000 5 0.0
Oct 5 Hanover (Ind.) L, 3-2 - 5 0 1 7 -.143 6 1.0
Oct 9 at Manchester (Ind.) W, 3-0 - 3 0 1 2 -.500 1 1.0
Oct 12 at Rose-Hulman (Ind.) L, 3-2 - 5 0 0 0 - 5 1.0
Oct 16 Earlham (Ind.) L, 3-1 - 4 0 0 7 .000 6 0.0
Oct 18 at Franklin (Ind.) W, 3-2 - 5 0 0 0 - 1 2.0
Oct 23 Anderson (Ind.) W, 3-0 - 3 0 0 2 .000 3 2.0
Oct 26 Transylvania (Ky.) L, 3-1 - 4 0 0 6 .000 2 0.0
Oct 26 Olivet (Mich.) L, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 - 1 3.0
Oct 30 at Bluffton W, 3-2 - 5 0 0 1 .000 5 0.0
Nov 2 Mt. St. Joseph W, 3-0 - 3 0 0 6 .000 5 3.0
Nov 6 at Rose-Hulman (Ind.) L, 3-2 - 5 0 0 0 - 6 2.0
Game Log - Defense
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s digs bs ba be tot bhe
Aug 30 vs. Otterbein L, 3-0 - 3 12 0 0 0 0 0
Aug 30 vs. Lawrence W, 3-0 - 3 13 0 0 0 0 0
Aug 31 at Capital W, 3-0 - 3 18 0 0 0 0 0
Aug 31 vs. St. John Fisher W, 3-1 - 4 28 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 4 at Concordia (Mich.) L, 3-0 - 3 25 0 0 0 0 2
Sep 6 vs. Westminster (Pa.) L, 3-2 1 5 32 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 6 at Penn St.-Behrend W, 3-0 1 3 24 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 7 vs. Bethany (W.V.) W, 3-1 1 4 21 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 7 vs. Fredonia W, 3-1 - 4 28 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 10 Adrian (Mich.) W, 3-0 - 3 20 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 13 at Otterbein L, 3-1 - 4 14 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 14 vs. Wilmington (Ohio) W, 3-1 - 4 26 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 14 at Ohio Wesleyan W, 3-1 - 4 27 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 17 Albion (Mich.) W, 3-0 - 3 22 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 21 at Ohio Northern L, 3-0 - 3 15 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 21 vs. Kenyon W, 3-1 - 4 25 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 28 vs. Alma (Mich.) L, 3-1 - 4 14 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 28 at Kalamazoo W, 3-2 - 5 25 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 5 Hanover (Ind.) L, 3-2 - 5 44 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 9 at Manchester (Ind.) W, 3-0 - 3 21 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 12 at Rose-Hulman (Ind.) L, 3-2 - 5 45 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 16 Earlham (Ind.) L, 3-1 - 4 28 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 18 at Franklin (Ind.) W, 3-2 - 5 27 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 23 Anderson (Ind.) W, 3-0 - 3 24 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 26 Transylvania (Ky.) L, 3-1 - 4 32 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 26 Olivet (Mich.) L, 3-0 - 3 16 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 30 at Bluffton W, 3-2 - 5 21 0 0 0 0 0
Nov 2 Mt. St. Joseph W, 3-0 - 3 23 0 0 0 0 0
Nov 6 at Rose-Hulman (Ind.) L, 3-2 - 5 18 0 0 0 0 0
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s ta sa se r re
Aug 30 vs. Otterbein L, 3-0 - 3 8 1 2 18 2
Aug 30 vs. Lawrence W, 3-0 - 3 - 1 3 - 3
Aug 31 at Capital W, 3-0 - 3 13 2 0 11 0
Aug 31 vs. St. John Fisher W, 3-1 - 4 - 2 2 - 0
Sep 4 at Concordia (Mich.) L, 3-0 - 3 9 0 1 21 0
Sep 6 vs. Westminster (Pa.) L, 3-2 1 5 9 1 0 14 3
Sep 6 at Penn St.-Behrend W, 3-0 1 3 15 0 2 17 3
Sep 7 vs. Bethany (W.V.) W, 3-1 1 4 12 0 1 22 1
Sep 7 vs. Fredonia W, 3-1 - 4 0 2 4 0 0
Sep 10 Adrian (Mich.) W, 3-0 - 3 11 0 1 13 2
Sep 13 at Otterbein L, 3-1 - 4 9 0 2 14 4
Sep 14 vs. Wilmington (Ohio) W, 3-1 - 4 16 1 4 10 0
Sep 14 at Ohio Wesleyan W, 3-1 - 4 18 2 1 22 1
Sep 17 Albion (Mich.) W, 3-0 - 3 13 1 1 22 4
Sep 21 at Ohio Northern L, 3-0 - 3 6 0 0 31 1
Sep 21 vs. Kenyon W, 3-1 - 4 24 3 2 13 0
Sep 28 vs. Alma (Mich.) L, 3-1 - 4 26 2 0 18 0
Sep 28 at Kalamazoo W, 3-2 - 5 18 0 2 24 1
Oct 5 Hanover (Ind.) L, 3-2 - 5 19 1 3 39 1
Oct 9 at Manchester (Ind.) W, 3-0 - 3 12 1 3 14 1
Oct 12 at Rose-Hulman (Ind.) L, 3-2 - 5 23 1 1 13 0
Oct 16 Earlham (Ind.) L, 3-1 - 4 11 0 3 16 2
Oct 18 at Franklin (Ind.) W, 3-2 - 5 20 2 3 14 0
Oct 23 Anderson (Ind.) W, 3-0 - 3 14 2 2 6 0
Oct 26 Transylvania (Ky.) L, 3-1 - 4 9 0 1 30 1
Oct 26 Olivet (Mich.) L, 3-0 - 3 10 3 0 26 4
Oct 30 at Bluffton W, 3-2 - 5 16 0 2 26 1
Nov 2 Mt. St. Joseph W, 3-0 - 3 18 3 0 21 2
Nov 6 at Rose-Hulman (Ind.) L, 3-2 - 5 20 2 2 25 1
Career Stats - Offense
Statistic m s k k/s e ta ta/s pct a a/s pts pts/s
2017-18 22 64 57 0.89 34 242 3.78 .095 8 0.13 71.0 1.1
2018-19 24 89 10 0.11 16 86 0.97 -.070 62 0.70 30.0 0.3
2019-20 29 111 6 0.05 9 89 0.80 -.034 99 0.89 39.0 0.4
2020-21 16 52 61 1.17 46 244 4.69 .061 30 0.58 83.5 1.6
Total 91 316 134 0.42 105 661 2.09 .044 199 0.63 223.5 0.7
Career Stats - Defense
Statistic m s digs d/s bs ba tot b/s
2017-18 22 64 155 2.42 2 10 12 0.19
2018-19 24 89 546 6.13 0 0 0 0.00
2019-20 29 111 688 6.20 0 0 0 0.00
2020-21 16 52 211 4.06 1 5 6 0.12
Total 91 316 1600 5.06 3 15 18 0.06
Career Stats - Serve/Receive
Statistic m s ta sa sa/s se r re
2017-18 22 64 112 7 0.11 19 240 16
2018-19 24 89 252 20 0.22 41 544 36
2019-20 29 111 379 33 0.30 48 500 38
2020-21 16 52 147 19 0.37 21 302 13
Total 91 316 890 79 0.25 129 1586 103
Split Stats - Offense
Statistic m s k k/s e ta ta/s pct a a/s pts pts/s
Event
Total 29 111 6 0.05 9 89 0.80 -.034 99 0.89 39.0 0.4
Conference 9 37 0 0.00 2 31 0.84 -.065 34 0.92 10.0 0.3
Exhibition - - - - - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 8 28 1 0.04 1 37 1.32 .000 30 1.07 11.0 0.4
Away 12 48 2 0.04 3 19 0.40 -.053 40 0.83 12.0 0.3
Neutral 9 35 3 0.09 5 33 0.94 -.061 29 0.83 16.0 0.5
Result
Wins 17 63 5 0.08 6 56 0.89 -.018 59 0.94 27.0 0.4
Losses 12 48 1 0.02 3 33 0.69 -.061 40 0.83 12.0 0.3
Month
August 4 13 1 0.08 4 19 1.46 -.158 15 1.15 7.0 0.5
September 14 53 5 0.09 3 39 0.74 .051 43 0.81 17.0 0.3
October 9 37 0 0.00 2 25 0.68 -.080 30 0.81 10.0 0.3
November 2 8 0 0.00 0 6 0.75 .000 11 1.38 5.0 0.6
Split Stats - Defense
Statistic m s digs d/s bs ba tot b/s
Event
Total 29 111 688 6.20 0 0 0 0.00
Conference 9 37 265 7.16 0 0 0 0.00
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 8 28 209 7.46 0 0 0 0.00
Away 12 48 280 5.83 0 0 0 0.00
Neutral 9 35 199 5.69 0 0 0 0.00
Result
Wins 17 63 393 6.24 0 0 0 0.00
Losses 12 48 295 6.15 0 0 0 0.00
Month
August 4 13 71 5.46 0 0 0 0.00
September 14 53 318 6.00 0 0 0 0.00
October 9 37 258 6.97 0 0 0 0.00
November 2 8 41 5.13 0 0 0 0.00
Split Stats - Serve/Receive
Statistic m s ta sa sa/s se r re
Event
Total 29 111 379 33 0.30 48 500 38
Conference 9 37 142 10 0.27 18 179 8
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 8 28 105 10 0.36 11 173 16
Away 12 48 179 10 0.21 19 232 13
Neutral 9 35 95 13 0.37 18 95 9
Result
Wins 17 63 220 22 0.35 33 235 19
Losses 12 48 159 11 0.23 15 265 19
Month
August 4 13 21 6 0.46 7 29 5
September 14 53 186 12 0.23 21 241 20
October 9 37 134 10 0.27 18 184 10
November 2 8 38 5 0.63 2 46 3
News mentions
Porter, Monnin, and Davis earn All-HCAC honors
Porter, Monnin, and Davis earn All-HCAC honors

CARMEL, Ind. - The league office announced on Monday afternoon that junior Morgan Porter (Defiance) and sophomore Delaney Monnin (Defiance/Tinora) earned top All-Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference honors to lead the way for the Defiance College volleyball team. Senior Jessi Davis (Delta) also earned all-conference accolades being named Honorable Mention.

Narrow Defeat Concludes Volleyball's Season in HCAC Tournament
Narrow Defeat Concludes Volleyball's Season in HCAC Tournament

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - For the second time this season, it took five exciting sets of volleyball to split Defiance College and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. After a meeting in early October, Defiance once again made the trip to west-central Indiana, this time for the opening round of HCAC Tournament action. The Fightin’ Engineers' prevailed by a 3-2 (25-20, 21-25, 15-25, 25-15, 15-12) margin in the postseason affair. 

Senior Day Success Sends Volleyball into Postseason on Win Streak
Senior Day Success Sends Volleyball into Postseason on Win Streak

DEFIANCE, Ohio - Defiance College volleyball took to the court in the Karl H. Weaner Center one last time for the 2019 season on Saturday afternoon. The Yellow Jackets, celebrating Senior Day, emphatically sealed the regular season with a 3-0 (25-20, 25-20, 25-21) victory over the Mount St. Joseph Lions. 

Thrilling Victory Sends Volleyball Back to HCAC Tourney
Thrilling Victory Sends Volleyball Back to HCAC Tourney

BLUFFTON, Ohio - Defiance volleyball made the short journey to rival Bluffton for a crucial match in the hunt for a Heartland College Athletic Conference Tournament berth. The Yellow Jackets left the Sommer Center with a thrilling 3-2 (21-25, 25-16, 17-25, 25-22, 15-13) victory. 

Tri-Match Action Sees Volleyball Defeated at Home
Tri-Match Action Sees Volleyball Defeated at Home

DEFIANCE, Ohio - A busy day in the Karl H. Weaner Center saw Defiance College volleyball host both Transylvania University and Olivet College in tri-match action. The Yellow Jackets fell to the nationally ranked Pioneers 3-1 (25-18, 23-25, 25-21, 25-17) before dropping the affair with the Comets 3-0 (25-21, 25-22, 27-25). 

Volleyball Sweeps Their Way to HCAC Victory
Volleyball Sweeps Their Way to HCAC Victory

DEFIANCE, OHIO - As a good crowd filled in the Karl H. Weaner Center for Purple with a Purpose Night, Defiance College volleyball promptly rewarded the Yellow Jacket faithful with a 3-0 (25-17, 25-12, 25-19) sweep of HCAC foe Anderson University. 

Three Set Rally Launches Volleyball to HCAC Victory
Three Set Rally Launches Volleyball to HCAC Victory

FRANKLIN, Ind. - A thrilling evening at Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference foe Franklin College saw Defiance volleyball launch past the hosts with a three set rally Friday evening. The Yellow Jackets fought back to claim a massive HCAC victory, 3-2 (20-25, 19-25, 25-23, 25-14, 15-9). 

Rally Falls Short as Quakers Defeat Yellow Jackets
Rally Falls Short as Quakers Defeat Yellow Jackets

DEFIANCE, Ohio - With their backs against the wall, trailing Earlham 2-0, Defiance College volleyball set out to rally behind the support of the Yellow Jacket faithful on Wednesday evening. Ultimately, Defiance was defeated in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference matchup, 3-1 (25-21, 28-26, 21-25, 26-24). 

Porter Collects HCAC Player of the Week Honors
Porter Collects HCAC Player of the Week Honors

CARMEL, Ind. - Morgan Porter collected another Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Player of the Week award Monday afternoon. Recently announced by the league office, Porter claims her second Defensive Player of the Week award of the season. 

Volleyball Edged by Engineers in HCAC Play
Volleyball Edged by Engineers in HCAC Play

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Defiance College volleyball continued a busy stretch of Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference matches with a trip to Rose-Hulman on Saturday afternoon. The Yellow Jackets fell to Fighting Engineers is a tight five-set match.

Volleyball Soars to HCAC Victory
Volleyball Soars to HCAC Victory

NORTH MANCHESTER, Ind. - The Defiance College volleyball team recorded the first Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference win in just the second HCAC match of the season on Wednesday evening. The Yellow Jackets soared to a 3-0 (25-19, 25-17, 25-22) win over Manchester. 

Volleyball Topped in HCAC Opener
Volleyball Topped in HCAC Opener

DEFIANCE, Ohio - The Defiance College volleyball team launched into the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference season with a five set thriller against Hanover College on Saturday. The Yellow Jackets dropped the close contest 3-2 (23-25, 25-16, 24-26, 25-20, 15-8). 

Volleyball Splits Tri-Match with Thrilling Five Set Victory
Volleyball Splits Tri-Match with Thrilling Five Set Victory

KALAMAZOO, Mich. - Defiance College volleyball headed to Kalamazoo for a tri-match with the Hornets and the Alma Scots on Saturday afternoon. The Yellow Jackets fell to Alma 3-1 (23-25, 25-22, 25-22, 25-19) before rallying to defeat the hosts 3-2 (24-26, 25-19, 24-26, 25-23, 15-8). 

Volleyball Splits Results at ONU Tri-Match
Volleyball Splits Results at ONU Tri-Match

ADA, Ohio - Defiance College volleyball made the short journey to Ohio Northern University for a tri-match with the nationally ranked Polar Bears and the Kenyon College Ladies on Saturday afternoon. The Yellow Jackets split the day with a 3-0 (25-19, 25-15, 25-19) loss to ONU and a 3-1 (17-25, 25-20, 25-13, 25-21) win over Kenyon. 

Volleyball Outlasts Albion in Three-Set Thriller
Volleyball Outlasts Albion in Three-Set Thriller

DEFIANCE, Ohio - The Defiance College volleyball team continued their winning ways in front of a raucous Karl H. Weaner Center crowd on Tuesday evening. The Yellow Jackets left no one disappointed as they grabbed a 3-0 (26-24, 30-28, 25-20) victory over the Albion College Britons. 

Volleyball Soars to 2-0 Saturday
Volleyball Soars to 2-0 Saturday

DELAWARE, Ohio -  Deja vu strikes again as the Defiance College volleyball team sweeps their Saturday opponents in tournament action. The Yellow Jackets defeated Wilmington 3-1 (25-17, 25-23, 23-25, 25-12) at the Bishop Invitational before defeating the hosts Ohio Wesleyan 3-1 (28-30, 25-18, 25-17, 25-23). 

Volleyball Begins Bishop Invitational with Otterbein Rematch
Volleyball Begins Bishop Invitational with Otterbein Rematch

DELAWARE, Ohio - In a rematch of the season-opening battle, Defiance College volleyball took on the Otterbein Cardinals as part of another weekend-long tournament. This time at the Bishop Invitational hosted by Ohio Wesleyan, the Yellow Jackets took one game from the in-state foe before falling 3-1 (25-19, 25-15, 21-25, 25-13). 

Volleyball Collects Victory in Home Opener
Volleyball Collects Victory in Home Opener

DEFIANCE, Ohio - The large contingent of fans on hand in the Karl H. Weaner Center saw Defiance College volleyball continue their string of wins in the 2019 home opener. The Yellow Jackets flew to a 3-0 (25-23, 25-14, 25-17) victory over the Adrian College Bulldogs. 

Porter Named HCAC Defensive Player of the Week
Porter Named HCAC Defensive Player of the Week

CARMEL, Ind. - Just two weeks into the season, Defiance College volleyball has earned their first Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Player of the Week honor. Junior Morgan Porter (Defiance / Defiance) earned the recognition after her performance in last weeks five matches. 

Volleyball Responds with a Sweep in Friday Night Action
Volleyball Responds with a Sweep in Friday Night Action

ERIE, Penn. - The Defiance College volleyball team hit the road for another packed weekend of action, this time visiting the Penn St.-Behrend Tournament. The Yellow Jackets fell in a close five set battle with Westminster 3-2 (25-20, 17-25, 14-25, 25-20, 18-16) before responding with an emphatic 3-0 (27-25, 25-13, 25-21) win over the hosts. 

Volleyball Streak Subdued in Midweek Action
Volleyball Streak Subdued in Midweek Action

ANN ARBOR, MICH. - The Defiance College volleyball team, coming off a 3-1 start to the season, took their momentum to Concordia University on Wednesday afternoon. The Yellow Jackets were defeated by the Cardinals 3-0 (25-14, 25-21, 25-20). 

Saturday Sweep Moves Volleyball to 3-1
Saturday Sweep Moves Volleyball to 3-1

COLUMBUS, OHIO - The Defiance College Volleyball team carried Friday's momentum into Saturday at the Pam Briggs Capital Classic. The Yellow Jackets swept their competition with a 3-0 (25-22, 25-17, 25-10) win over Capital and a 3-1 (25-16, 25-17, 23-25, 25-21) defeat of St. John Fisher. 

Volleyball Rebounds with Season Opening Split
Volleyball Rebounds with Season Opening Split

COLUMBUS, OHIO - A season opening split saw the Defiance College Yellow Jacket volleyball program fall to Otterbein before defeating Lawrence in the Pam Briggs Capital Classic Friday afternoon. The Yellow Jackets fell 3-0 (25-13, 25-14, 25-12) in the opening contest before rebounding with a sweep of their own at 3-0 (25-19, 25-20, 25-18). 

HCAC Releases Volleyball Preseason Poll
HCAC Releases Volleyball Preseason Poll

DEFIANCE, OHIO - The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference volleyball coaches' preseason poll, released Thursday morning, found the Defiance College program ranked ninth.