Lake Superior State competed in its first matchup of Great Lake State Week, facing off against the Purdue Northwest Lions. Despite out-attacking the opposition for the match, LSSU fell in straight sets to the Lions on Friday afternoon, 25-23, 25-21, 25-22. 

First-year Setter Azra Bilgiçer hit for a career-high attacking percentage of .542, finishing with six kills on 11 hits. She also added 15 assists and seven digs for the match. Bilgiçer continues her impressive first-year as a Laker. 

The Lakers (5-18, 1-10 GLIAC) jumped out to a 12-4 lead in the first set, led by excellent attacking play. Four players totaled an attacking percentage of at least .400 or higher for the match. But the Lions (6-15, 3-8 GLIAC) eventually battled back to take the opening set.

Fourth-year Morgan Deming hit for a season-high .571, fourth-year Shea Berisoff hit .412 and third-year Giselle Wiitanen finished with a .400 attacking rate. 

Second-year Elisa Rizzoli led the team in kills for the 14th time this season against the Lions, totaling 11 kills. Berisoff registered nine for the afternoon.

Tomorrow, LSSU wraps up Great Lake State Week against #1 Ferris State, with opening serve set for 2:00 PM. Download the new Lake Superior State Lakers mobile app to follow the team all season long, now available on the App Store and Google Play.