The Denison Big Red bounced back from a 25-20 loss in the first set to take the second 25-21, however Capital University would rally for a pair of wins in the third and fourth set to secure a 3-1 victory over DU on Tuesday night from the Capital Center.

The Big Red was led in kills by Sara Mason (Lakewood, Ohio/Lakewood) and Lauren Strowder (Cleveland Heights, Ohio/Cleveland Heights) who had 10 apiece.  Kristen Hughes (Dowington, Pa./Bishop Shanahan) also added eight for DU.  In the dig department, Holly Leonard (Evanston, Ill./Evanston Twp.) posted 18 to go along with her three service aces.  Setter Claire Konveal (Solon, Ohio/Solon) accounted for 33 of the team's 36 assists on the night while Strowder was the team leader in blocks with three.

Capital was led by Allison Hostetler who had 21 kills while boasting a .459 attack percentage. Jenna Zumberger had 46 assists for the Crusaders who improve to 8-7 overall.

Denison will open North Coast Athletic Conference play this weekend at the first ever NCAC Power Weekend hosted by Allegheny College.  At the two-day event the Big Red will take on the host, Gators, Hiram, Earlham and Oberlin.