DePauw Suffers Season's First Loss

Box Score

Sandusky, Ohio - After dropping the opening set against Trine, DePauw took a 2-1 lead before the Thunder won the final two sets for a 3-2 (25-18, 9-25, 22-25, 25-22, 15-12) win over the Tigers. DePauw dropped to 3-1, while Trine improved to 2-4 at the NCAC/MIAA Crossover "Battle at the Point."

DePauw outhit the Thunder, .185-.150 with Trine holding a 52-46 edge in kills.

Sarah Herman paced the Tigers with 12 kills, while Grace Filbrun led the way with 24 assists. Jenna Purichia, Filbrun and Katie Gansle each recorded three aces.

Purchia totaled 19 digs with Gansle following with 16. Lauren Ridgway's four blocks paced the squad.

DePauw wraps up play on Saturday with a 10:30 a.m. match against Alma and a 2:30 p.m. contest against Adrian.

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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.

#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.

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

#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