Toledo had a strong start against Bowling Green on Oct. 1, but the Rockets ultimately lost in the hard-fought fifth set tiebreaker 2-3 (25-22, 26-24, 18-25, 24-26, 10-15).
The Battle of I-75, named for the interstate that connects the universities, brought 1,428 fans to Savage Arena to watch the women’s volleyball game, according to UT Athletics—the most in program history.
The Rockets fought hard, with fifth-year senior outside hitter Taylor Alt scoring a total of 19 kills, seven digs, and three blocks. Junior outside hitter Izzy Granger, the team captain, followed with 12 kills and four digs.
Sophomore setter Macy Hatkevich totaled 42 assists, tying her season high, while also bringing in a kill, four blocks, and seven digs. Freshmen libero Grace Freiberger totaled 23 digs, tying for her career best.
Redshirt freshman middle blocker Kayla Ozanich added eight kills and three service aces to the match. Sierra Pertzborn, of the same year and position, had seven terminations, while sophomore right-side hitter Caylee Sharkey had four. Sophomore defensive specialist Avery Adamski had a new career high of a total of two service aces.
