Krahn Reaches 1,000 Digs; Huntington Swept by #15 Mount Vernon 

Mount Vernon, Ohio – The Forester women's volleyball team went toe-to-toe with 15th-ranked Mount Vernon Nazarene Wednesday night at Ariel Arena, but the Cougars defended their home floor in three close sets, 25–22, 25–23, 25–21. The loss moves Huntington to 11–2 overall and 2–1 in Crossroads League play. 

The Foresters hit an efficient .246 as a team, keeping pace statistically with the Cougars' .254 attack percentage. Freshman outside hitter Maggie Hollon posted 10 kills at a .280 clip, while veteran hitter Haley Kruse also reached double figures. Middle blocker Leah Carter was a force at the net, finishing with seven kills on 15 swings without an error (.467). 

Setter Kennedy Urban directed the attack with 17 assists, adding nine digs on the defensive end. Fellow setter Lauren Ross handed out 15 assists. Defensively, libero Layla Meyer anchored the back row with a team-high 14 digs, while Trevyn Terry contributed 7 kills and 4 blocks for 9.5 points. 

A major career milestone came in the match for senior defensive specialist Olivia Krahn, who recorded her 1,000th career dig. Krahn tallied six digs on the night to reach the mark, becoming the latest Forester to join the program's 1,000-dig club. 

"I'm proud of Liv for getting her 1,000th career dig tonight", said Coach Kelsey Herber. "Her consistency on the court is highly valuable, and she is a fantastic teammate. When she steps on the floor, we feel confident that our team is about to go on a run. I can't wait to see how she finishes her senior season! It is an honor to be her coach."

The Foresters return to action on Saturday at Taylor University. The first serve is set for 1:00 p.m. in Odle Arena.  

The Huntington University Foresters compete in 18 intercollegiate sports for men and women. In the past decade, Huntington has produced 181 NAIA All-America honors and 631 All-America Scholar Athlete honors. Huntington University is a comprehensive Christian college of the liberal arts offering graduate and undergraduate programs in more than 70 academic concentrations. U.S. News & World Report ranks Huntington among the best colleges in the Midwest.