The Lakers volleyball team traveled to Toledo, Ohio today to participate in the Owens Invitational. The Lakers dropped both matches today by the score of 3-0. The Lakers played Lansing Community College in game one and lost by the scores of 25-10, 25-12, and 25-11. Kaitlynn Minarik led the way for the Lakers with 5 kills, 7 digs, a block, and an ace. Erica Merth pitched in with 4 kills and an ace while Arion Brown finished the match with 3 kills and a block. In match two, The Lakers squared off against Jackson Community College and fell in a much closer match by the scores of 25-19, 25-16, and 26-24. The teams battled back and forth throughout all 3 games, but the Lakers were unable to take control. Arion Brown finished with 7 kills and a block while Kaitlynn Minarik recorded 6 kills, 2 blocks, and 7 digs. Astianna Coppes finished the match with 15 assists, 9 digs, and 4 kills.

Watts' Word: "Lansing proved to be a bigger challenge than what we were ready for. We are athletic enough, but it was a wakeup call for us. Against, Jackson, though we didn't win, we made a big step forward as we played with purpose. The team was determined to play together. By the 3rd set, our wheels were spinning - we just made a few more mistakes - but were in a position to finish the set on top. We're coming together and we're exited about our potential."

Next Up: The Lakers will continue in the invitational tomorrow as they face off against Henry Ford College at 10:45 and then Southwest Michigan College at 4:00 pm.