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Capital Outlasted Against Wooster

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Box Score

COLUMBUS – The Capital University volleyball team put forth a strong effort Wednesday night but fell just short in a 25-23, 25-17, 25-12 defeat against Wooster in a non-conference matchup at the Capital Center Performance Arena.

Sophomore Marissa Price (Tiffin, Ohio; at right) led the Crusaders (6-14) with nine kills and five digs, while senior Leanne Schaefer (Verona, Wis.) contributed with seven kills.Marissa Price action shot

Senior libero Shannon Quinn (Miamisburg, Ohio), who entered the week ranked third in the nation in digs per set, led the defense with 21 digs. Freshmen Katie Weilbacher (Grove City, Ohio) and Angie Fisher (Celina, Ohio) recorded 14 and 10 assists, respectively. Sophomore Melissa Verhoff (Ottawa, Ohio) added six kills.

In the first set, Capital held a 19-16 advantage before a run by the Fighting Scots (12-5) tied the set at 20-20. Wooster then took five of the last eight points to close the set.

The Fighting Scots continued their momentum in the second set. Wooster broke an 8-8 tie and won 10 of the next 11 points to take a commanding lead. The Crusaders made a mini-run behind the serve of freshman Olivia Arledge (Frankfort, Ohio) to cut the deficit to five before the Fighting Scots regained control and won the set.

In the third, Wooster jumped out to a 9-4 lead and didn't look back, scoring the last six points in the match.

Capital returns to action this weekend as it hosts two play dates at the Capital Center. The Crusaders take on league foe John Carroll on Friday at 3 p.m. before a 7 p.m. match against Albion (Mich.). 

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Players Mentioned

Olivia Arledge

#23 Olivia Arledge

MH
6' 0"
Freshman
SOVC
Angie Fisher

#14 Angie Fisher

S
5' 8"
Freshman
Atlantis
Marissa Price

#16 Marissa Price

S/OH
5' 8"
Sophomore
Blackswamp
Shannon Quinn

#1 Shannon Quinn

DS
5' 3"
Senior
Borderline
Leanne Schaefer

#17 Leanne Schaefer

MH/RS
6' 2"
Senior
Wisconsin Select
Melissa Verhoff

#33 Melissa Verhoff

MH/RSH
5' 10"
Sophomore
Oiler Attack
Katie Weilbacher

#10 Katie Weilbacher

S
5' 7"
Freshman
COVBC

Players Mentioned

Olivia Arledge

#23 Olivia Arledge

6' 0"
Freshman
SOVC
MH
Angie Fisher

#14 Angie Fisher

5' 8"
Freshman
Atlantis
S
Marissa Price

#16 Marissa Price

5' 8"
Sophomore
Blackswamp
S/OH
Shannon Quinn

#1 Shannon Quinn

5' 3"
Senior
Borderline
DS
Leanne Schaefer

#17 Leanne Schaefer

6' 2"
Senior
Wisconsin Select
MH/RS
Melissa Verhoff

#33 Melissa Verhoff

5' 10"
Sophomore
Oiler Attack
MH/RSH
Katie Weilbacher

#10 Katie Weilbacher

5' 7"
Freshman
COVBC
S