SOUTHFIELD, Mich. - The Lawrence Technological University women's volleyball team fought through a dramatic five-set battle on Senior Night at the Don Ridler Fieldhouse, ultimately falling to Rochester Christian University 3–2 (25–11, 23–25, 23–25, 25–18, 9–15). Prior to the match, the Blue Devils honored their three graduating seniors—
Maria Trevino Nunez,
Dru Temple, and
Emily Hagelthorn—for their contributions to the program.
Lawrence Tech opened the match with total dominance, firing on all cylinders in set one to storm out to a 25–11 victory behind sharp offensive rhythm. However, Rochester Christian responded with resilience, edging out the Blue Devils in back-to-back tight 25–23 sets to take a 2–1 match lead. With their backs against the wall, LTU answered in the fourth frame, using a balanced attack and clutch serving to secure a 25–18 win and force a deciding fifth set. In the final frame, Rochester Christian seized early momentum and held off LTU's late push to lock up the 15–9 set win and the match victory.
The honored seniors delivered standout performances to lead LTU on their special night. Maria Trevino Nunez posted a match-high 25 kills on a .386 hitting percentage while anchoring the back row with 10 digs. Dru Temple dished out 41 assists while racking up 15 digs, and libero Emily Hagelthorn led all players defensively with a game-high 26 digs. Outside hitter Chloe Winchell also turned in a stellar all-around match with 13 kills, 12 digs, and 6 service aces, while Kyndal James added 12 kills at the net.
Following Friday's Senior Night clash, Lawrence Tech stays home at the Don Ridler Fieldhouse in Southfield, Michigan, to host Cornerstone University next Wednesday.
