Volleyball splits on Day 2 of Bishop Invitational

The Defiance volleyball team split their final two matches of the Ohio Wesleyan Bishop Invitational on Saturday afternoon. The Yellow Jackets picked up a victory against Kenyon, 3-1, and later fell to Ohio Wesleyan, 3-0.

The Basics

• Records: Defiance (2-7), Kenyon (2-8), Ohio Wesleyan (6-7)
• Location: Branch Rickey Arena - Delaware, Ohio
• Attendance: 55

Notables: Senior Mackenzie Benham was named to the Bishop Invitational All-Tournament Team after her outstanding play over the weekend.

Game 1 vs. Kenyon

Inside The Numbers

• (22-25, 25-14, 25-22, 25-21)
• After falling in the first set, the Yellow Jackets would rally win the next three sets to finish off the victory.
• Benham led Defiance with ten kills and added 20 digs.
• Freshman Kaylynn Wellman and Freshman Jamia Murray each added eight spikes during the contest.
• Sophomore Madison Schoennauer and sophomore Olivia Rayk each chipped in six kills.
• Freshman Kendra Kline guided the Yellow Jacket attack with a career-high 32 assists and added 15 digs.
• Senior Alexis Kiessking led the Defiance backline with a team-best 30 digs.
• Macy Reimbold led Kenyon with 15 kills while recording 22 digs.
• Jac Cousineau aided the Kenyon attack with 29 assists.

The Breakdown

• Defiance finished with 43 kills, 37 assists, 96 digs, and 13 blocks.
• Kenyon ended with 48 kills, 47 assists, 108 digs, and eight blocks.

Game 2 vs. Ohio Wesleyan

Inside The Numbers

• (19-25, 19-25, 21-25)
• Benham led the Defiance with ten kills while also recording 12 digs.
• Wellman and Murray both added eight spikes to the contest.
• Kline aided the Yellow Jacket attack again notching 24 assists and added 12 digs.
• Kiessling led the defense with 19 digs during the match.
• Kaitlyn Peters led Ohio Wesleyan with 12 spikes and added 14 digs.
• Abby Thierauf guided the Bishop offense with a game-high 34 assists.

The Breakdown

• Defiance recorded 31 kills, 30 assists, 62 digs, and six blocks.
• Ohio Wesleyan finished with 43 kills, 40 assists, 72 digs, and 19 blocks.

Up Next

• The Yellow Jackets next take on Wilmington in their home opener on Saturday, September 25. Game time is set to start at 1:00 p.m.