To Sweep and To be Swept, That is the Result of Day Two

The Tiffin University volleyball team found themselves on either side of a sweep, as they swept Martin Methodist in game one, but were swept by the University of North Alabama in game two.

Tiffin vs. Martin Methodist

The Dragons attacked the Red Hawks from the first serve in set number one, bolting ahead 11-4 before a Red Hawk timeout. Tiffin kept on rolling in the set, cracking 18 kills and hitting at a .359 clip en route to a 25-12 win.

The second set was the closest of the three, as Martin Methodist kept the score very close throughout. With the Red Hawks leading late in the set, the Dragons jumped back in front with two service aces from Emily Weithman, leading 19-18. TU held on to the lead and took set two 25-23.

In the third and final set, Tiffin didn't mess around, jumping out in front 17-6. Tiffin pounded 14 kills and hit at a scalding .778 clip on their way to a 25-10 set three win.

Individually, Tiffin was led by Jenna Huffman with 11 kills and a .579 hitting percentage. Olivia Cobb delivered 9 kills and 9 digs, while Emily Weithman picked up 35 assists.

Tiffin vs. North Alabama

Saturday truly was the tale of two games, as the Dragons found themselves on the other end of the scoreboard against the Lions.

Before Tiffin knew what hit them, they trailed 8-0 in the first set. The Lions continued their assault on the Dragons' defense, extending their lead to 20-11, on their way to a 25-15 set one victory.

In set two, it looked as if the Dragons had found their groove, taking an early 5-3 lead. The Lions of North Alabama thought otherwise, using a 10-3 run to reclaim the lead at 13-8. Tiffin continued to hang around in the set, but were unable to make the comeback, falling 25-22.

Set three was a heartbreaker for the Dragons. Tiffin dominated midway through the set, leading by as much as eight points, but the wheels fell off the wagon late. The Lions used a 15-3 run to steal the third set and preserve a 3-0 sweep.

Jenna Huffman was once again the leader for Tiffin, reaching double-digit kills for the third consecutive game, smacking 10 against North Alabama.