Tigers Split Saturday Matches in Battle at the Point

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Sandusky, Ohio - DePauw moved to 4-2 on the season after splitting Saturday's matches in the NCAC/MIAA Crossover "Battle at the Point". The Tigers opened the day with a 3-1 (25-21, 13-25, 25-6, 25-22) win over Alma before falling to Adrian 3-1 (21-25, 22-25, 25-20, 15-25).

Against Alma, Katie Gansle totaled 16 of DePauw's 41 kills, while Grace Filbrun led with 18 assists and Avery Christy followed with 16. DePauw totaled 14 service aces as Jenna Purichia had seven and Christy six. Purichia's 22 digs led the defensive effort with Lauren Ridgway finishing with three block assists.

Gansle led the Tigers with 13 kills in the loss to Adrian, with Filbrun assisting on 11 of the Tigers' 44 kills. Gansle also led with two of the Tigers' four aces with Purichia leading with 21 digs and Gansle following with 19. Ridgway had a team-high four blocks (1 solo, 3 assists).

DePauw returns to action on Tuesday, September 14, when it hosts Rose-Hulman in a 7 p.m. match.

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Players Mentioned

#5 Avery Christy: S; 5' 4"; Sophomore; I chose DePauw because I feel it will prepare me for my future by challenging me on the court and in the classroom.

#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.

#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

#5 Avery Christy
: 5' 4"; Sophomore; I chose DePauw because I feel it will prepare me for my future by challenging me on the court and in the classroom.
: S

#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

#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