ADRIAN, Mich. - Madonna volleyball had a 2-0 lead over host Siena Heights on Wednesday night, but could not prevent the Saints comeback. SHU came back to defeat the Crusaders in five sets. With the loss, Madonna's record now sits at 18-11 overall and 13-6 in the WHAC, while Siena Heights improves to 22-7 overall and 14-5 in conference play.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

The Crusaders and Saints played some of the most entertaining volleyball you will ever see in the first two sets. Madonna won set one 26-24, before taking the second straight victory with a 33-31 thriller. 

Down but not out, the host Saints started their comeback with a 26-24 set three victory. In set four, SHU used the momentum to grab a 25-18 victory and force a deciding fifth set. The Saints jumped out to a 7-1 lead in set five on their way to a dominating 15-5 victory. 

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
 

• For Madonna, Tauri Hintz led the squad with 18 kills on the offensive attack. Kira Buza finished with 13 kills while Jaeda Porter and Hannah Keenan each recorded 11. 
• Kacie Stoneburner finished with 29 assists and 15 digs.
• Karlee Stoll posted 27 assists, while Khloee Stoll had a match high 33 digs. 

UP NEXT:

Madonna will host UNOH at 12:00 PM Saturday for Senior Day inside a busy Alliance Catholic Credit Union Arena. Following the match, day two of the men's basketball Bernie Holowicki Classic will begin at 2:00 PM.

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