CLINTON - The Mount Mercy women's volleyball team was defeated by Ashford, 25-22, 25-23, 23-25, 25-21, in a tight match Tuesday night at Kehl Arena in Clinton.

Cori Peterzalek led the Mustangs with 12 kills. Olivia Coe had nine kills, Hannah Whitley eight kills, Leslie Hoffmann eight kills and Megan Paustian seven kills.

Peterzalek finished with 22 assists and Abbie Perez had 20. Becca Thomson collected 21 digs. Hoffmann had four blocks.

The Mustangs fell to 12-5 for the season. Ashford raised its mark to 10-7.