NORTH MANCHESTER, Ind. – The Hanover volleyball team (10-8 overall, 1-0 HCAC) opened Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference action on Saturday defeating Manchester in a tight 3-1 contest (21-25, 25-21, 25-23, 25-15).
 
After surrendering the first set, the Panthers surged ahead early in set two as a three point rally pushed HC out front. However, Manchester battled back before a junior Casey Dunn (Fort Thomas, Ky.) service ace sealed the set tying victory.  
 
Set three, saw the Spartans capture the early advantage when freshman Elliot Mays (Jeffersonville, Ind.) landed a kill that sparked a HC four-point rally. The rest was history as Hanover rattled off another five point surge to claim the 2-1 set lead.
 
The final set once again opened as a back and forth affair when a five point outburst gave HC a significant lead. With Dunn behind the service line, Hanover was able to land the final four points for the HCAC victory.
 
The Blue and Red return to action on Wednesday, Oct. 5 when they travel to Earlham for HCAC action. First serve is set for 7:00 PM.