The Mount Mercy volleyball team suffered a close 3-2 loss to Ashford on Tuesday at the Hennessey Recreation Center.

Ashford prevailed 28-26, 21-25, 19-25, 25-19, 15-12.

Cori Peterzalek had 21 kills and 31 digs for the Mustangs, Becca Thompson had 17 kills, 11 digs and two aces, Leslie Hoffmann had nine kills and six blocks, Abbie Perez had 33 assists and 19 digs, and Lauren Stopko had 28 digs.

Mount Mercy fell to 24-11, while Ashford is 23-15.