Springfield, Ohio- Following a thrilling five-set victory of the Tigers of DePauw University, the Denison volleyball team traveled to Springfield to face the NCAC's top-seeded Wittenberg University, in the conference semifinal match. The Big Red fell to Wittenberg earlier in the season by a decision of 3-0. Ultimately, the Tigers were able to take down Denison in straight sets. The Big Red ended their season at 14-16.

NCAC Semifinals (Denison 0, Wittenberg 3) (11-25, 14-25, 18-25)

The Big Red traveled to Springfield, Ohio, to take on the regular season NCAC champions in Wittenberg University. In front of an energized crowd, the Big Red struggled to get their footing early. Wittenberg jumped out to a controlling 6-0 lead. Building off the momentum, Wittenberg led by as much as 16 in the opening set. Kate Sicklick and Claire Hamilton recorded late kills to give the Big Red team life heading into the second set.

In the second set, the Big Red played the Tigers close to start. However, Wittenberg played into a seven-point swing that seemingly silenced Denison's push. The Big Red dropped to 2-0 in the match following the 25-14 loss.

In the third and final set, the Big Red packed their most powerful punch of the day. Trailing early, the Big Red rattled off an eight-point swing courtesy of kills from Sicklick, Hamilton, Carolina Parkhurst, and Devon Moore. Ultimately, the Denison flame was snuffed as Wittenberg was able to complete the sweep with a 25-18 win.

Sicklick led the kill column with six for the Big Red. Alice Kempf tacked on 11 assists to her already impressive career total. Sadie Habeeb tacked on 13 digs in the loss.
 

All-Tournament Team
Alice Kempf, Denison
Lily Bechina, Ohio Wesleyan
Natalie Glowe, John Carroll
Olivia Mogyordy, John Carroll
Kait Colahan, Wittenberg
Ally White, Wittenberg
MVP - Kaili Worcester, Wittenberg