Tigers Top Denison in NCAC Opener

Box Score

Granville, Ohio - Visiting DePauw dropped a tight first set by a 25-23 score, but came back with three straight 25-19 wins in the next three for a 3-1 win over Denison in the opening North Coast Athletic Conference match for both schools. DePauw improved to 7-7 overall with its fifth win in the last six matches, while the Big Red dropped to 5-6.

Liv Hartman recorded 24 kills and a .375 hitting percentage in the Tigers' win as DePauw outhit Denison .287-.202 and held a 64-49 edge in kills.

Grace Filbrun assisted on 51 of the 64 kills, while Morgan Stearley added 14 kills and a team-high 25 digs. Jenna Purichia chipped in 20 digs as the Tigers held a 92-82 edge for the match.

DePauw also recorded 11 service aces as Kaylee Nichols and Stearley each had three, while Sarah Herman and Meaghan Etling each added a pair. Etling led the Tigers with two block assists.

The Tigers return to action on Wednesday, September 26, when they host Franklin at 7 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

#16 Meaghan Etling: MH; 6' 0"; Junior; I fell in love with the campus and it felt like home.

#11 Grace Filbrun: S; 5' 8"; Freshman; Depauw felt like home when I walked onto campus. I love the small campus feel and the challenging academics and success of Depauw Alumni. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming when I came to campus.

#10 Liv Hartman: OH; 6' 2"; Junior; I chose DePauw because its smaller, it is a pretty campus and has good academics.

#6 Sarah Herman: OH/DS; 5' 8"; Freshman; I chose DePauw because of the schools great reputation and the fact that it feels like home.

#9 Kaylee Nichols: DS; 5' 10"; Junior; I chose DePauw because its a college that allows me to continue my volleyball career for a team that I feel I will fit in with and be able to help while at the same time receive a top of the line education and graduate from a prestigious school.

#2 Jenna Purichia: DS; 5' 5"; Freshman; I felt DePauw would push me academically and athletically and prepare me for a successful future.

#17 Morgan Stearley: OPP; 5' 11"; Junior

Players Mentioned

#16 Meaghan Etling
: 6' 0"; Junior; I fell in love with the campus and it felt like home.
: MH

#11 Grace Filbrun
: 5' 8"; Freshman; Depauw felt like home when I walked onto campus. I love the small campus feel and the challenging academics and success of Depauw Alumni. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming when I came to campus.
: S

#10 Liv Hartman
: 6' 2"; Junior; I chose DePauw because its smaller, it is a pretty campus and has good academics.
: OH

#6 Sarah Herman
: 5' 8"; Freshman; I chose DePauw because of the schools great reputation and the fact that it feels like home.
: OH/DS

#9 Kaylee Nichols
: 5' 10"; Junior; I chose DePauw because its a college that allows me to continue my volleyball career for a team that I feel I will fit in with and be able to help while at the same time receive a top of the line education and graduate from a prestigious school.
: DS

#2 Jenna Purichia
: 5' 5"; Freshman; I felt DePauw would push me academically and athletically and prepare me for a successful future.
: DS

#17 Morgan Stearley
: 5' 11"; Junior
: OPP