DUBUQUE, Iowa -- The Sabercats took a tough loss on Friday as they were swept in straight sets by the Emmaus Eagles. The Sabercats will look forward to a rematch on their home floor in two weeks.

OVERVIEW 

• Results:
  • Maranatha 0-3 Emmaus (21-25, 13-25, 17-25)
• Venue: Emmaus Pollard Fieldhouse Gym - Emmaus University
• Location: Dubuque, Iowa
• Records: MBU (0-14), EU (3-8)

STORY 
The Sabercats hit the ground running and fought the Eagles down to the wire in set one, falling 21-25. The final two sets were more lopsided in favor of the hosts, as the Eagles' hard-working defense limited the Sabercats to a maximum score of 17 points. When all was said and done, Emmaus took a straight-set win to the tune of 25-21, 25-13, 25-17.

(Official match stats still pending)

MBU Starters: 3- Scalzitti, 6- Botha, 7- Pittsenbarger (Libero), 9- Hinze, 14- Anderson, 15- Smith, 17- Damotte

STATS

• All-time Series: Maranatha leads the Emmaus series 15-5

OPPONENTS

• Emmaus competes in the Midwest Christian College Conference (NCCAA DII)

NEXT

The Sabercats travel to Moody Bible Institute on Tuesday for a 6:00 p.m. start time in Chicago, Ill. Follow all the action at mbusabercats.com/calendar.