WESTERVILLE, Ohio -- The Heidelberg University volleyball team moved to 5-2 on the season with a 3-1 win over the Franklin Grizzlies on the final day of the Pam Briggs Fall Classic.  Heidelberg narrowly won the first two sets, then dropped the third. HU clinched the match with a convincing win in the fourth set.  

Maddie Szawranskyj had a big day, accumulating 13 kills, two aces, 13 digs and two blocks. She successfully received all 24 serves sent at her by the Grizzlies.  

The Heidelberg attack was bolstered by strong performances by Anamya Truex and Sadie Estle.  Estle had nine kills and hit .389 while Truex tallied eight kills and hit .350.  Liana Petitti added 10 kills.

Shorthanded in the back row, Heidelberg relied on yet another steady performance by libero Sarah Oney, who finished with 19 digs.  

Heidelberg tallied 11 total blocks, led by a six-block effort by Estle. Petitti added four.  

The Student Princes attacked at a .263 clip in a 25-22 win in the opening set, then eked out a 26-24 win in the second despite hitting .083.  Attacking woes continued in the third as HU hit .079 in a 25-21 loss.  

The Berg righted the ship in the fourth, hitting .345 in a 25-14 clincher.  

Heidelberg returns to action at home on Tuesday.  HU hosts Hiram for a 7 p.m. match.  As a reminder, fans are permitted to attend the match, free of charge.  At this time, face masks are required inside all buildings at Heidelberg, including Seiberling Gymnasium. Fan cooperation with this mandate is appreciated.