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Eastern Falls in Four at Purdue Fort Wayne

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University volleyball team traveled south for a mid-week matchup with Purdue University at Fort Wayne, Tuesday, Sept. 4, and was never able to find its footing against the Mastodons, falling 3-1 at Arnie Ball Court.

After struggling out of the gate, Eastern played tough with Purdue Fort Wayne in the final two sets, ultimately falling 20-25, 20-25, 26-24, and 25-23.

Three Eagles found double-figure kills in the match, as senior Jordan Smith (Solon, Iowa-Solon) led the way with 15. Sophomore Franki Strefling (Niles, Mich.