CAMBRIDGE, MASS. — The Williams College volleyball team battled No. 7 MIT Friday night at Rockwell Cage, falling to the Engineers, 3-1 (25-13, 25-13, 21-25, 25-17). The Ephs responded after dropping the opening two sets by taking the third and putting together a strong fight in the fourth against MIT. 

The Ephs battled point-for-point early in the third set before building separation late in the frame. Williams closed out the third, 25-21, to extend the match.

The Engineers responded in the fourth set, to close out the match, 25-17.

Chidimma Obi led the Ephs offensively with nine kills, while adding three blocks. Kate Lane contributed eight kills, seven digs and a service ace, while Adalena Rodgers added six kills. 

Morgan Daetz directed the Williams offense with 16 assists and added 10 digs. Lilly Carstens contributed seven assists and seven digs, while Eve Kaplan anchored the back row with a team-high 13 digs and added a service ace.

Williams' defense at the net was a bright spot throughout the match, as the Ephs finished with seven blocks. Obi and Elsa Miller each recorded three blocks, while Lilly Fox added two.

The Ephs will remain on the road Saturday for a tri-match at Springfield, facing Springfield at 11 a.m. before taking on No.25 Babson at 3:30 p.m.