Iowa Central grabbed a 2-0 lead and dropped the next two before taking the final game to down Kirkwood, 25-20, 27-25, 20-25, 17-25, 15-11 Wednesday night at Johnson Hall.

Kirkwood (31-7-1) was led on offense by Erin Wenzel with 18 kills while Heather Poula added 16. Halle Lueck chipped in with 51 assists.

Nicole Snyder led the defense with 25 digs and Kensley Heater added 21.