HOUGHTON, Mich. - The Michigan Tech volleyball team wrapped up its 2010 home schedule with a 3-1 loss to Ferris State this afternoon. The Huskies battled back from a 2-0 deficit and nearly forced a fifth set before falling in the fourth.

The hitting percentages for each team were nearly identical, and Tech led the Bulldogs in blocks (7-4) and digs (59-52). FSU utilized a 12-2 advantage in service aces to turn the match its way.

"We came out of intermission and played hard for the final two sets," said head coach Orlando Gonzalez. "Our ball distribution was much better today than yesterday, but Ferris was able to execute in the critical moments and we weren't."

Ferris State won the opening two sets 25-15 and 25-22 to take a 2-0 lead into the intermission. The Huskies bounced back in set three with a .364 hitting percentage. The Huskies were down 21-19 in the set before turning the momentum. Kasey Woodcock recorded two blocks and two kills in the final eight points to help Tech win the set 25-23.

Kristine Sexton compiled seven of her 15 total kills in the third set including one on the deciding point.

The fourth set went down to the wire. With the score tied at 22-all, Tech committed a service error. FSU put away the match with two straight kills from Arielle Goodson, who finished with a match-high 17 kills. The final set score was 25-22.

Tech's Abby DeWitt hit .538 for the match with seven kills and no errors on 13 attempts. She also recorded 11 digs.

Madeline Haben notched 45 assists and 13 digs to lead the Huskies in both categories. Woodcock finished with 12 kills and a .308 hitting percentage.

Michigan Tech will finish its 2010 season with its final five matches on the road. The Huskies next play at Lake Superior State Friday (Oct. 29) at 7 p.m.