Box Score

KENNESAW, Ga. – Molly Michalak had eight kills and hit .304 for the match, but EKU fell 3-0 at first place Kennesaw State on Saturday.
 
The Owls won by scores of 25-21, 25-17 and 25-20.
 
Michalak made just one error in 23 attempts, had six digs, three blocks and one ace.  Sarah Mitchell contributed a team-best nine kills.  Chloe Mason had 15 assists and seven digs.
 
Dani Ballou led all players with 15 kills for Kennesaw State (14-4, 7-1 ASUN).  She had three errors in 33 attempts for a .364 attack percentage.
 
In the first set, a KSU attack error allowed EKU (12-10, 3-5 ASUN) to tie the score at 17-17.  AG Vandagriff followed with a kill and another Owl error put the Colonels ahead 19-17.  Kennesaw State scored three straight out of a timeout to retake a one-point edge, 20-19.  Eastern Kentucky tied it at 20-20 on a kill from Michalak, but the Owls scored five of the final six points to take the set.
 
EKU went in front 6-4 in the third set on an ace from Josie Schmitendorf and a KSU attack error.  Mitchell's kill made it 8-7 in favor of the visitors.  A kill from Maddy Campbell and an Owl attack error put the Colonels on top 14-13.  Kennesaw State rolled off three straight to take the lead and never trailed again.
 
Eastern Kentucky will host Bellarmine on Friday at 6 p.m. for its "Dig Pink Game."  The Colonels will then make the trip to Louisville to play at Bellarmine on Sunday, Oct. 23 at 1 p.m.