Red Hawks Rally to Force Fifth Set Against Monmouth

RIPON, Wis. -- The Ripon College volleyball team battled throughout a five-set match against Monmouth College on Friday night, ultimately falling to the Fighting Scots, 3-2, at Weiske Gymnasium. The Red Hawks opened the night with a strong first set, outlasting Monmouth 26-24. Ripon continued to battle in the second set, but Monmouth evened the match with a 25-18 win. The third set was another tightly contested frame, with Ripon falling just short, 27-25. Facing a 2-1 deficit, the Red Hawks responded in the fourth set. Ripon jumped out to a strong offensive performance, winning 25-15 to force a decisive...