Mott battles Jackson for 5-set win

JACKSON, Mich. - The Mott Community College volleyball team survived a five-set battle with Jackson College for a 15th straight win on the road Monday. 

After dropping the first set 32-30, the Bears answered with wins in the next two, 25-22 and 25-15. The Jets responded with a 25-23 win in the fourth to set up a deciding fifth set. Mott held on for the win 15-12 to improve to 19-4 overall and 8-0 in the MCCAA. 

Mott Highlights: 

• Ruby Earl led the offense with 27 kills and a .305 hitting percentage. She added seven digs and an ace. 

• Three-time reigning MCCAA Eastern Conference Offensive Player of the Week Chloe Vanwinkle added 14 kills and 12 digs. 

• Montgomery Rotter recorded 10 kills and 18 digs, while Princess Savage added 10 kills and two block assists. 

• Courtney Nye finished with eight kills and two block assists. 

• Skylar Cramer had 59 assists and 23 digs, both season highs for the Mott setter.

• Brooklyn Wilcox recorded 14 digs and three service aces, while Chloe Wright added 10 digs. 

• Tessa Szamiel finished with six digs and an ace. 

Up Next:

The Bears return to action against Schoolcraft College at 7 pm on Wednesday in Livonia, Mich.