WASHINGTON – Playing its second-straight weekend in the friendly confines of McDonough Arena, Georgetown University's volleyball team opened the 2019 Bulldog Invite with a tough five-set setback against visiting Marshall. The Hoyas battled back from a two-set deficit to force a deciding fifth frame but couldn't complete the comeback in the 3-2 (25-16, 25-15, 15-25, 22-25, 15-10) loss.
 
Marshall 3, Georgetown 2 (25-16, 25-15, 15-25, 22-25, 15-10)
•    Iva Vujosevic and Emma Plutnicki both posted double-doubles for the Hoyas.
•    Vujosevic had a match-high 22 kills to go with 11 digs.
•    Plutnicki added a match-best 38 assists and added 13 digs. She also led the Blue & Gray with two service aces.
•    Riley Wertzberger also had double-digit kills with 11 while four other Hoyas had four kills in the match.
•    Kelly Chen hauled in a career-high 20 digs to lead all players. Jessica Cusi added 11 digs as well.
•    Brennan Wilhite continued her impressive play at the net. She led all Hoyas with six blocks, including a pair of solo rejections.
 
2019 BULLDOG INVITE RESULTS - FRIDAY
•    Northern Kentucky 3, Stony Brook 0 (29-27, 25-9, 25-17)
•    Marshall 3, Georgetown 2 (25-16, 25-15, 15-25, 22-25, 15-10)
 
2019 BULLDOG INVITE SCHEDULE - SATURDAY
•    Marshall vs. Stony Brook - 11 a.m.
•    Northern Kentucky at Georgetown - 1 p.m.
•    Marshall vs. Northern Kentucky - 5 p.m.
•    Stony Brook at Georgetown - 7 p.m.
 
SIDE OUT
Georgetown returns to action on Saturday as it closes out the Bulldog Invite with a pair of matches. The Hoyas host Northern Kentucky (3-1) at 1 p.m. before wrapping up the tournament at 7 p.m. against Stony Brook (0-5).