Franklin, Ind. - The Franklin College volleyball team suffered its first loss in Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) play in straight sets (25-15, 25-19, 25-23) to Defiance College on Friday evening from the Spurlock Center.

The Grizzlies (15-8, 5-1 HCAC) stand in second place in the league standings with three conference matches remaining.

Defiance (14-10, 5-0 HCAC) was led by Bree Anderson's 15 kills, while Meredith Shank added 10 kills.

Franklin junior Emily Young (Avon, Ind./Avon) and freshman Brooke Harvey (Clinton, Ind./South Vermillion) each led the team with eight kills.

Sophomore Ashley Bazier (Terre Haute, Ind./Terre Haute South) distributed 30 assists.

Defensively, junior Mackenzie Wieneke (Seymour, Ind./Seymour) recorded 20 digs, while classmate Hope Steel (New Palestine, Ind./Lutheran) added 16 digs.

Franklin returns to action on Wednesday, October 22 at 6:30 p.m. when it hosts Hanover College on 'Dig Pink Night.' Donations will be accepted towards Susan G. Komen breast cancer research.

Live video of the match will be available HERE.