Dragons Dump Davenport 3-0

The Dragons move to 9-6 overall, having won four straight games.
The Dragons move to 9-6 overall, having won four straight games.

The Tiffin University volleyball team made it four wins in a row, defeating GLIAC opponent Davenport University 3-0. 

It was all Tiffin to begin the first set, roaring ahead to a 7-2 lead. Davenport pulled to within two points at 8-6, but that was as close as they would come. The Dragons finished the set on a 17-7 run to take set one 25-15. The Dragons collected 13 kills in the set, and held the Panthers to a .067 hitting percentage.

The 2nd set was a bit closer, with the Panthers earning a quick 6-0 lead. Tiffin battled back, and eventually tied the score at 15-15. The two sides continued to trade points as the end of the set drew near. With the score tied at 22-22, Tiffin made their move, scoring the final three points of the set to win 25-22.

The 3rd set looked bleak for Tiffin at the start, but the Dragons fought their way back into the set. Davenport, having led from the opening point, saw their lead vanish as Tiffin tied the score at 20-20. The Dragons fought off two set points, and finished off Davenport 28-26.

Individually Tiffin was led by Sydney Gilland and Jenna Huffman with nine kills each. The two also combined for five total blocks. Emily Weithman collected 19 assists and Loryn Huffman chipped in with 17 assists. Defensively, Taylor Lattimore collected 18 digs and as a team Tiffin finished with 11 blocks.

The Dragons move to 9-6 overall and 4-3 in the GLIAC. Tiffin will be back in action next weekend as they travel to the U.P.