COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Dominican volleyball secured a strong 3-1 victory over Lake Erie Storm in a pivotal G-MAC matchup at Alumni Hall. Despite dropping the first set, the Panthers rebounded with dominant play in the next three sets to seal the win, a key result with the conference tournament just around the corner. 

Game Leaders 

• Jenna Peters: Led the offensive charge with 12 kills, complemented by nine digs, three aces, and one assist. 

• Saige Avery: Directed the offense effectively, tallying 28 assists along with four digs and one ace. 

• Lauren Lucas: Excelled defensively with three blocks and contributed nine kills. 

• Grace Zinchuk: Added 11 kills, three blocks, and an ace. 

How it Happened 

• Set 1: The Storm started strong, building an 8-3 lead. ODU managed a late surge, tying the score at 23-23, but Lake Erie clinched the set 27-25. 

• Set 2: A competitive start saw the score tied at 7-7. The Panthers pulled away with a three-point run and held off Lake Erie to win the set 25-21. 

• Set 3: ODU dominated, hitting at a .478 percentage, and raced to a commanding 14-3 lead. The Panthers cruised to a 25-8 victory, taking a 2-1 match lead. 

• Set 4: Jenna Peters impressive serving streak extended the Panthers' lead to 11-2 early on. ODU maintained control, winning 25-10 to secure the match. 

Up Next 

Ohio Dominican aims to close out the weekend with another win against Ursuline College, where they will also honor their lone senior, Lucas Lauren, in a special recognition before the match at 6 PM.