MADISON, Wis. – The Edgewood College Women's Volleyball team took on two difficult in-region opponents Saturday in the first home triangular of the 2019 season. The Eagles would fall in both matches, dropping the opener against Wheaton College, 3-1, before being swept by UW-Oshkosh.

WHEATON 3, EDGEWOOD COLLEGE 1
- The Eagles won the third set, but dropped the opening two and final sets in the setback against the Thunder. The third set went 25-20 in favor of Edgewood College, with Wheaton winning the others 25-21, 25-12, and 25-19.

- Mackenzie Doherty had a strong match, posting a double-double with 13 kills and 12 digs. She hit .242 for the match.

- Ella Carpenter helped set up the Eagles hitters with 12 assists against the Thunder. Sarah Uczen and Taylor Salmon joined Doherty with double-digit digs, tallying 12 and 11.

- Audrey Gerze led Wheaton with 10 kills, while Alecia Funk dished out 12 assists. Cassie Swiderek added 18 digs for the Thunder.

UW-OSHKOSH 3, EDGEWOOD COLLEGE 0
- The Eagles were swept by the Titans for the second time this season, although Edgewood College battled closely in sets one and three. UW-Oshkosh picked up the win with set wins of 25-23, 25-12, and 28-26.

- Edgewood College tallied seven aces in the second match, four coming from Amanda Carlson in the first set.

- Abbey Maier had nine kills and hit a robust .438 against the Titans with Taylor Salmon dishing out 12 assists. Uczen added 16 digs for the Eagles.

- No player reached double-digit kills for either side in the last match of the day. The Titans received 12 assists each from Rebecca Doughty and Emma Kiekhofer. Doughty recorded a double-double adding 10 digs, while Rachel Gardner led all players with 17.

UP NEXT
- Edgewood College will play their next three away from home, beginning with a NACC trip to Concordia University Wisconsin Tuesday night at 7 p.m.