BELTON, Texas - McMurry volleyball fell in straight sets on the road against Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference opponent Mary Hardin-Baylor on Saturday.

The Crusaders won 25-12, 25-16, and 25-19.

Hanna Rubis led the War Hawks' offense with six kills and also contributed six digs and a service ace. Layleah Williams-Gibson followed closely with five kills. Kenzie Jackson and Madi Polasek added four kills each and each tallied a block assist at the net.

Grace Fortune led the offense with 18 assists and added seven digs on defense. On the back row, Lexi Nichols and Jalie Miller anchored the defense with 11 digs apiece. Miller also delivered two of the team's service aces.

In the first set, the War Hawks battled early with four ties and three lead changes before Mary Hardin-Baylor pulled away. The opponent controlled the second set from start to finish, not allowing a tie or lead change. McMurry showed resilience in the final frame, which featured five ties and a lead change, but ultimately could not overcome the early deficit.

The War Hawks will next take on Howard Payne at home on Friday, October 23rd at 6:00 p.m.