The Warhawk volleyball team, ranked eleventh in the American Volleyball Coaches Association top 25 poll, fell to tenth ranked UW-Oshkosh 3-2 (13-25, 27-25, 19-25, 25-23, 15-12) Wednesday night in Whitewater, WI.

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Whitewater was the first to eight points in the deciding fifth set to force the side switch leading 8-6. The Titans went on a 6-0 run after the turn to take a 12-8 lead. Two Warhawk timeouts couldn't dampen the Oshkosh momentum as the Titans took the deciding set 15-12.

Four Warhawk hitters recorded double digit digs. Caitlin Hogan (New London/New London) led UW-W with 15, Shaela Hayden (Harvard, IL/Harvard) had 14, Sofia Sanchez (Janesville/Craig) added 13 and Katy Krajnak (Racine/Case) posted 10. Krajnak added two solo blocks and four assist blocks at the net. Hayden and Ariel Johnston (Rockford, IL/Guilford) contributed with four assist blocks apiece.

Defensively, Alyssa Bauer (Naperville, IL/Central) led all players with 34 digs. Two Warhawk teammates added double figure digs including Christina DeGroot (Kewaskum/Kewaskum) with 12 and Tricia Foldy (Muskego/) recorded 10.

UW-W moves to 15-5 this season and 5-1 in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The Titans remain undefeated in the WIAC at 4-0 and improve to 16-2 overall.

The Warhawks will host the second UW-Whitewater Invitational of the season Friday and Saturday, October 8-9. UW-W will face Rockford College and second ranked Juniata Friday at 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm respectively. Whitewater is matched up against UW-Eau Claire Saturday, October 9 in a non-conference contest at 10:00 am.

For additional information: Stacy Boudreau