By: Andrew Gavin (@GBGavin)

EVANSTON, Ill. (GreenBayPhoenix.com) – Freshman Abby Jeffcoat (Racine, Wis.) tallied a team-high 10 kills on Friday afternoon, but the Green Bay volleyball team could not overcome the strong play of Ohio in a 3-0 loss (25-18, 25-12, 25-23) at the Wildcat Invitational at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Ill.

Jeffcoat's 10 kills came on just 28 swings and she did not commit an error en route to a hitting percentage of .357. The freshman also added 11 digs for her second career double-double. She has now recorded 10 or more digs in three-straight matches. Freshman Taylor Totka (Racine, Wis.) added five kills as Phoenix freshmen accounted for 16 of the team's 29 kills.

Ohio, an NCAA Tournament participant in 2013, was led by Kelly Lamberti, who totaled a match-high 19 kills. Hannah Burke added 11 kills for the Bobcats.

Green Bay returns to action on Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m., facing the tournament host Northwestern Wildcats. The contest will be the final non-conference tournament match prior to the Phoenix opening Horizon League play next Friday at home against Valparaiso at 7 p.m.

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