NORTH MANCHESTER, Ind. – The Manchester University volleyball team honored its five seniors during Saturday's doubleheader against Transylvania University.

The Black & Gold honored Alexandria Collins, Mackenzie Rooks, Lauren Gandhi, Hailey Rivard, and Grace Ondrla with a small, on-court ceremony in between the first and second match of Saturday's doubleheader.

The visiting Pioneers won both matches on Saturday in straight sets.

Match 1 – Transylvania def. Manchester 3-0 (25-23, 25-17, 25-16) – Box Score

Match 2 – Transylvania def. Manchester 3-0 (25-15, 25-18, 25-13) – Box Score

Doubleheader Notes:

* The Spartans nearly overcame a 9-point deficit in the first set to begin Saturday's doubleheader.
* Following a close call in the first set, 25-23, Transylvania sharpened its play en route to a pair of straight set victories.
* Samantha Campbell (Brownsburg, Ind./Brownsburg) continued her consistent play, leading the Black & Gold with 18 kills on the day. Campbell is hitting a team-best .208 this season.
* Jordan Holland (Osceola, Ind./Mishawaka) and Lauren Gandhi (Westfield, Ind./Guerin Catholic) collected 19 and 14 assists, respectively.
* Rachel Ressler (Tipton, Ind./Tipton) served eight aces on the afternoon.

Up Next:

* Manchester will conclude the 2020-21 season with a home doubleheader against Anderson University on Tuesday, February 23.
* First serve against the Ravens is scheduled for 6 p.m.