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The Yellowjackets volleyball team overcame a 25-16 loss in the first match to win the series 3-1 against Finlanda at Mertz Mortorelli Gym.

The starting lineup for the Yellowjackets was:  #1 Emily VerWay, #7 Gabrielle Olson,  #11 Bailey Romans,  #12 Mackenzie Dahlin, #16 Stephanie Bandelin, and  #18 Ashlee Bayer.

Despite falling behind in the first match, the Yellowjackets overcame this deficit in the second match thanks to three straight attack errors by the Lions.  This set up the Yellowjackets offense to score and win the match 25-19 in a close set.

In the third and fourth matches, the Yellowjackets were able to capitalize and come away with the two victories they needed to seal the series.  A kill by #22 Leah Nightingale helped to end the set for the match. 

#16 Stephanie Bandelin led the team in kills with 17.  #11 Bailey Romans also contributed to the offense with seven kills and an attack percentage of .500.  As a team, the Yellowjackets had 43 assists, with 42 coming from #1 Emily VerWay. 

Defensively, freshman #3 Karlie Leif had a team-high 21 digs.  #21 Anna Hendrix also had three blocks.

The Yellowjackets, led by head coach Lynne Deadrick, are currently standing with a 9-6 record and will open conference play at home against Martin Luther College on Saturday, September 26.