Schenectady, N.Y.—Ithaca suffered its first loss at Union's Interleague Challenge, losing to Skidmore 25-18, 22-25, 25-21, 25-11. The Bombers (13-14) and Thoroughbreds (18-6) are both 2-1 in the tournament with one match each left to play. Ithaca concludes play with a match against host Union Saturday afternoon.

Junior Jen Heberton (Darien/Darien, Conn.) led the Bombers with 21 kills, tying her career-high. She hit .346. Junior Rachel Busch (Hoover/North Canton, Ohio) contributed 14 kills. She has reached double figures in kills in all three matches at Union.

Junior setter Corinna Doctor (Skaneateles/Skaneateles) recorded 35 assists and 16 digs. Sophomore Tina Orlandini (Flintridge Sacred Heart/Altadena, Calif.) led the team with 27 digs. Orlandini has dug at least 10 balls in 20 consecutive matches.

The Bombers take on Union at 2 p.m.

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