DePauw Opens NCAC Tournament Play with Win over Allegheny before Falling to Ohio Wesleyan

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Granville, Ohio - DePauw opened North Coast Athletic Conference Tournament play with a 3-0 (25-23, 25-17, 25-23) win over Allegheny, but bowed out of the tournament following a 3-0 (25-21, 25-14, 28-26) loss to Ohio Wesleyan.

Against Allegheny, the Tigers outhit the Gators, .271-.263 and held a 40-36 edge in kills.

Katie Gansle paced DePauw with 11 kills and hit .409 in the win. Grace Filbrun led the Tigers with 20 assists with Emma White totaling four of the team's 10 service aces.

Olivia Karwin's 10 digs led the defensive effort and Lauren Ridgway totaled three blocks.

Later in the evening, Ohio Wesleyan outhit the Tigers, .316-.120 and led in kills, 50-32.

Sarah Herman led DePauw with nine kills, while Gansle added eight. Filbrun paced DePauw with 14 assists and four aces.

Jenna Purichia paced the defense with 18 digs with Ridgway leading with three blocks.

DePauw finished the season with a 11-13 record.

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Players Mentioned

#11 Grace Filbrun: S; 5' 8"; Senior; 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 Katie Gansle: OH/RS; 5' 8"; Freshman; I chose DePauw because when I visited campus, I felt welcomed by everyone. I enjoyed meeting my coach and another teammate, and I loved the environment of the campus.

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

#16 Olivia Karwin: S; 5' 10"; Freshman

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

#14 Lauren Ridgway: MH; 6' 2"; Sophomore; I like the fact that I can play a competitive sport, be in a sorority, and join a fellowship program. DePauw gives me the best of all worlds and does not make me choose one of my passions over the other.

#9 Emma White: DS; 5' 5"; Junior

Players Mentioned

#11 Grace Filbrun
: 5' 8"; Senior; 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 Katie Gansle
: 5' 8"; Freshman; I chose DePauw because when I visited campus, I felt welcomed by everyone. I enjoyed meeting my coach and another teammate, and I loved the environment of the campus.
: OH/RS

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

#16 Olivia Karwin
: 5' 10"; Freshman
: S

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

#14 Lauren Ridgway
: 6' 2"; Sophomore; I like the fact that I can play a competitive sport, be in a sorority, and join a fellowship program. DePauw gives me the best of all worlds and does not make me choose one of my passions over the other.
: MH

#9 Emma White
: 5' 5"; Junior
: DS