<div>The Kenyon volleyball team played three games this past week, falling to Franklin College (Pa.) on Thursday before splitting two matches on Saturday with a win against the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg (Pa.) and a loss to Franciscan University. Kenyon’s record currently sits at 6-10 on the season. On Thursday, the Owls hit the road to Indiana to face the Grizzlies, but were unable to bring home the win. Franklin started off strong, scoring the first four points of the game, but Kenyon was quick to respond, catching up quickly. Ultimately, the Grizzlies pulled ahead at the end to beat the Owls 25-21 in the first set. As the game progressed, the Grizzlies continued to stay hot on the attack, taking their second consecutive set 25-14. Going into the third set, the Owls looked to prolong the match, and did just that, taking charge and securing a 25-17 win to force another set. With the momentum behind them, Kenyon gained an early lead in the fourth set and kept the score close. Unfortunately, Franklin edged out the Owls at the end, winning the game with a 25-23 fourth set win. On Saturday, the Owls started the day off strong with a 3-0 victory over the Pitt-Greensburg Bobcats. Although the Bobcats began with the upper hand, the Owls quickly caught up, allowing them to gain their footing and win the first set 25-23. The second set remained close in score right up until the end and the Owls prevailed with a 25-21 win. The third set was just as competitive as the first two, as the two teams stayed within three points of each other, until the Owls were able to go on a run about halfway through the set. Kenyon closed out the final set 25-18, winning the match in straight sets to start its day on a high note.After the win, however, the Owls were not able to earn a sweep on the day and fell to the Franciscan Barons 3-1. The first set remained close in the beginning, but Franciscan went on a run and racked up six consecutive points. Despite the Owl’s efforts to fight their way back, the Barons took the first set 25-19. In the second set, the Owls were on a mission. After the first few serves, Kenyon found its footing again, gaining a 13-3 lead. The Owls were able to maintain their lead for the rest of the set, securing a 25-13 set-two victory. With the match tied at 1-1 at the beginning of the third set, both teams were vying for a chance to take the lead. In an exciting back-and-forth set, the Owls and Barons kept the score close, keeping the viewers on the edge of their seats. Unfortunately, the Barons were able to fend off the Owls attack, and win the set 25-18. In the fourth set, the Owls looked to tie up the match once again. However, with Kenyon up 15-8, the Barons found their rhythm late in the fourth and were able claw their way back from the steep deficit, taking the fourth and final set 25-19 and closing out the weekend for Kenyon. The Owls will be back in action in Gambier on Thursday against Otterbein University before heading into NCAC play against Oberlin College on Saturday.</div>

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Volleyball falls on road, splits non-NCAC matches at home

The Kenyon volleyball team played three games this past week, falling to Franklin College (Pa.) on Thursday before splitting two matches on Saturday with a win against the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg (Pa.) and a loss to Franciscan University. Kenyon’s record currently sits at 6-10 on the season.