Ohio Volleyballs Wins the Bobcat Invite with 3-1 Victory over Mercyhurst on Saturday

Ohio Volleyballs Wins the Bobcat Invite with 3-1 Victory over Mercyhurst on Saturday

9/19/2026 7:57:00 PM | Women's Volleyball

ATHENS, Ohio – The Ohio volleyball team (7-4, 0-0 MAC) took down Mercyhurst (4-8, 0-0 NEC) 3-1 (25-22, 25-16, 16-25, 25-20) on the final day of the Bobcat Invitational presented by AthensOhio.com on Saturday, Sept. 19.

Ohio finished with 54 kills, three aces, 12 blocks, 48 assists and 50 digs. Mercyhurst finished with 44 kills, four aces, six blocks, 41 assists and 48 digs. The Bobcats recorded a .221 team hitting percentage while holding the Lakers to a .181 percentage.

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It was a close first set between Ohio and Mercyhurst. Halfway through the set, the Bobcats held a 15-12 lead over the Lakers. Mercyhurst remained on Ohio's heels, eventually tying the set at 19-19. A kill by Kildow put the Bobcats up 23-21 but the Lakers responded with a point of their own. Back-to-back points gave Ohio a 25-22 set win and an early 1-0 lead over Mercyhurst.

The Bobcats dominated the second set, earning a 25-16 win. Ohio got off to a strong start, taking a 13-10 lead over Mercyhurst. A 6-2 scoring run by the Bobcats helped them p...