WHITING, Ind. - The Goshen women's volleyball team lost three close sets at Calumet College of St. Joseph on Friday afternoon, 25-23, 25-20, 25-23. Brenna Spangler had eight of Goshen's 20 block assists, 12 more than the Crimson Wave.

Goshen started the match with an ace from Alaina Wolfe, which kicked off a 7-1 run that included kills from Christina Towne, Bailee Brown and Brenna Spangler. However, the home team rallied back and scored four of the final five points to win 25-23. Similarly, Goshen had a 5-1 lead to start the second set, but CCSJ scored five of the last six points to win 25-20. Goshen led 7-3 in the third, but Calumet had a 7-0 run in the middle of the set on the way to a 25-23 win.

Christina Towne led the team with ten kills. She had a .308 hitting percentage, and Emily Lynch contributed nine kills with a .412 hitting percentage. Sadie Brenneman, Kassidy Faler and Alaina Wolfe all had six digs.

Goshen is at Marian on Wednesday, October 18, at 7:00 pm. The Knights are receiving votes in the most recent NAIA coaches poll.