SAULT STE. MARIE - Lake Superior State lost its first five-set match of the season, falling to Malone Saturday, 25-17, 23-25, 25-20, 21-25, 15-7.

LSSU (2-14 overall, 1-10 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) came from behind to win Set 4 and tie the match, 2-2, but fell behind 8-2 early during the tie-breaker set and couldn't recover. Malone improved to 8-10 overall and 6-5 in the GLIAC.

Jen Marren totaled 15 kills and Sydne McMullen 12 to lead Laker hitters. Elizabeth Ballor had 11 kills and a .455 attack percentage. Janelle Nagy compiled a season-high 51 assists, and Meghan Drobish and Brooklyn Gerber combined to total 33 digs. Nagy also led LSSU in blocks with three.

Haley Kool totaled 13 kills to lead a balanced Malone attack. Shelbi Meek and Sarah Brent had 11 each.

LSSU competes in the GLIAC vs. GLVC Crossover Tournament next weekend in Naperville, Ill.

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