Mac spikers edged

McPherson College's women's volleyball team showed a lot of grit Saturday in its season opener.

The Bulldogs were matched against an Avila team that was playing its fifth match of the year.  Avila won the first two games 30-24 and 30-19, but the Bulldogs charged back for 30-23 and 30-25 decisions.

In the deciding game, Avila outlasted Mac 15-9 to win the decision.

Mac coach Nathalea Stephenson said the team hung in and never gave up, as last year the Bulldogs went five games only once.  Some missed opportunities, especially some serving errors, opened the door ever so slightly for Avila, which took full advantage.

Mac host Central Christian College on Monday.