SALEM, W.Va. — Davis & Elkins volleyball battled Salem University in a four-set match Saturday afternoon, falling 3-1 at T. Edward Davis Gymnasium. Salem took the match 25-20, 25-20, 24-26, 25-23.

The Senators came out strong in the opening set, recording 16 kills, but Salem held on for a 25-20 win. The Tigers followed with another 25-20 victory in the second set to take a 2-0 lead.

D&E responded in the third set, overcoming an early deficit to claim a 26-24 victory and force a fourth set. The Senators held a late lead in the fourth, but Salem closed the match with a 25-23 win.

Aliceya Ciftcioglu led the Senators with 15 kills and added 13 digs. Alexandra Mattey recorded 11 kills, while Kaylee Vanjo contributed seven kills.

Liene Dujin finished with 35 assists and seven digs to lead the D&E offense. Ciftcioglu also recorded two aces, while Neve Norris and Ginger Gross each added two aces. Braelyn Brenneman led the Senators at the net with two blocks.

D&E totaled 45 kills, 43 assists, six aces, three blocks and 59 digs. Salem finished with 51 kills, 45 assists, eight aces, eight blocks and 67 digs.

The Senators fall to 0-19 overall and 0-5 in Mountain East Conference play.