Kalamazoo Valley Edges Lake Michigan in Five-Set Thriller
Lake Michigan College fell 3-2 to Kalamazoo Valley Community College in a tightly contested match on October 28. 2025. Despite strong efforts from the Red Hawks, including standout performances from Payton Miller and Mara Webb, KVCC pulled ahead in the decisive fifth set.
Lake Michigan College
2
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
3
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
25 | 15 | 19 | 25 | 14 | 2 |
|
|
21 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 16 | 3 |
Team Stats
Game Leaders
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
K:
Elizabeth Sweeney
- 22
B:
2 Players
(#4,
#14)
- 6
D:
Arabella Mangold
- 18
SA:
Kali Evans
- 3
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Lake Michigan College | Kalamazoo Valley Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | .191 | .179 |
| Blocks | 9.0 | 15.0 |
| Digs | 77 | 93 |
| Aces | 6 | 10 |
October 28, 2025
Miller led LMC with 19 points, while Webb added 14 and Grace Richardson contributed 11. LMC took the first set 25-21, but KVCC responded with 25-15 and 25-19 victories in sets two and three. LMC fought back to take the fourth set 25-23, forcing a fifth set, but ultimately fell 16-14. The match highlighted the Red Hawks' resilience and competitive spirit, offering valuable experience as they look to finish the season strong.