Marian University women’s volleyball (4-15, 0-5 NACC) took the opening set but fell to Lakeland 20-25, 25-19, 25-16, and 25-15.
 

• After trading points to open the match, Marian scored four unanswered to take a 9-5 lead.
• The Marian lead was cut down to two before the Sabres scored four straight to lead 19-13.
• The Muskies responded with four straight of their own before Marian scored five unanswered to lead 24-17 and take the set.
• The two squads got out to a 6-6 start in the second set before Lakeland went on a 5-1 run to lead 11-7.
• Marian was able to cut that lead down to one at 18-17 before the Muskies put the set away with five unanswered points.
• Lakeland had a quick start in the third set scoring the first seven points.
• The Muskies led by as many as 11, but a Marian was able to build some momentum going into the fourth.
• Marian opened the fourth with a slim 9-8 lead before Lakeland scored the next six points.
• Lakeland had another run of seven straight points to pull away and close out the match.

• Marian had a huge 62-41 lead for digs in the match, but Lakeland held a 53-35 edge in kills.
• The Sabres had an advantage in aces at 8-6.
• Lakeland held Marian to a .050 hitting percentage with the Sabres hitting negative in the final two sets.
• The Muskies had at least 12 kills in each set and hit .277.
• Marian is 16-45 all-time against Lakeland having dropped the last 11 match-ups.

	Khloe Walling led Marian with nine kills, three service aces, and three blocks.
	Sofia Rodriguez had a match-high 17 digs in the back row.
	Kaylie Engebose posted a double-double with 13 assists and 10 digs.

Date posted: October 9, 2026