Hilltoppers Battle DBU Through Four Sets

Box Score DALLAS — St. Edward’s volleyball grew into the challenge against a DBU team receiving votes in the national poll, sharpening its attack with each set before falling 25-16, 25-19, 22-25, 25-23 to the Patriots on Saturday. The Hilltoppers adjusted to the jump in competition after three consecutive sweeps, improving their hitting percentage from .075 in the opening set to .194 in the second, .279 in the third and .400 in the fourth. St. Edward’s extended the match behind MIA CLAY and KELLI FORDING, then pushed DBU to the closing points before the Patriots prevailed. Clay led all players…