The University of Cincinnati Clermont College women’s volleyball team gained fifth place in the United States College Athletic Association National Championship Tournament that took place in Fort Wayne, Ind.

In the opening round of Pool Play, the Cougars defeated Penn State – Fayette 25-16, 25-18, 25-14. In the second round, the Red and Black was set back by Spalding University (Louisville, Ky.) 25-17, 25-16, 25-13.

In the first game of Bracket Play, U. C. Clermont was overcome by Taylor University – Fort Wayne 25-21, 25-20, 25-18. This loss placed Clermont in the battle for fifth place in the national tournament. The Cougars outlasted Robert Morris – Springfield 23-25, 25-21, 23-25, 25-16, 15-13.