The Denison volleyball team opened the season with a 3-1 (25-21, 25-21, 16-25, 25-21) win over Grove City College from Branch Rickey Arena on the campus of Ohio Wesleyan.  In the nightcap, DU blanked Manchester 3-0 (25-16, 25-17, 25-15).

The Big Red got 18 kills from first-year Kenzie Kuhn and 14 kills from junior outside hitter Lauren Gustafson.  Starting setter Jessica Borsani posted a career-high 67 assists and Emily Margurite finished with 24 digs.  Also chipping in on the offensive end were first-year Elena Lein and Brittany Perry who each finished with 12 kills apiece.

Against the Spartans, Leins logged eight kills, while Annemarie Fischer and Kuhn each notched seven finishers.  Borsani dished out 34 kills, while sophomore libero Emily Marguerite served up a pair of ace.  Defensively, Lein logged three solo blocks, while Marguerite had 13 digs.

Denison closes out play at the Ohio Wesleyan Invitational on Saturday when they take on Earlham and Wilmington at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., respectively.