DES MOINES, Iowa – The William Woods University volleyball team split on day one of the Grand View University Tournament. The Owls opened the day with a loss to RV Ottawa University (Kan.) but bounced back with a 3-1 win over Judson University to cap off the day.
 
The Owls return for two more games on Saturday, Oct. 15, starting at 9 a.m.
 
RV Ottawa def. William Woods, 3-0
The Owls lost 25-18, 25-22, 25-20.
 
By The Numbers
20 – Erin Treis assisted in 20 Owls' kills.
17 – Tori Rosemann led the floor with 17 digs.
8 – Lanie Lowry recorded a team-high eight kills.
7 – The Owls out-aced Ottawa 7-3.
 
William Woods def. Judson University, 3-1
The Owls won 15-25, 25-15, 25-15, 25-22.
 
By The Numbers
.500 – The Owls had three players hit over .500 on the match (Emma Austin - .667, 6-0-9; Rhakala Blackmon - .538, 8-1-13; Lauren Adams - .533, 10-2-15).
.423 – The Owls hit .423 in set three with 13 kills on 26 attempts.
.252 – The Owls hit .252 on the match with the last three matches being over .333.
28 – Erin Treis assisted in 28 Owls' kills.
17 – Tori Rosemann dug up 17 JU attacks.
10 – Lauren Adams put down a team-high 10 kills with a .533 hitting percentage. The Owls made 10 blocks as a team.
6 – Rhakala Blackmon recorded six of the Owls' blocks.
3 – Ryleigh McBurney recorded three aces.