Phoenix Falls in Season-Opener at Western Michigan

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Green Bay volleyball team fell in its season-opening match on Friday on the road at Western Michigan, 3-1. The two teams battled, with the Phoenix nearly forcing a fifth set before falling 27-25 in the fourth set. The Phoenix attack was paced by Gillian Koning, who finished with 14 kills on the day, and by Diane Pichelman, who had 13 while hitting .423. GB got 15 digs from Macy Kline along with five blocks from Olivia Neumann to lead them defensively. “Western Michigan is a really good team with a lot of firepower, and they know…