The WWU Lady Owls dropped a non-conference match to the Vanguard Lady Lions 17-25, 24-26, 25-20, 25-22 and 19-17 at Anderson Arena on Friday night.
Junior setter Brittney Engelbrecht produced 47 assists and 19 digs to direct William Woods University (17-11). Freshman libero Jessica Jensen totaled 23 digs and senior outside hitter Victoria Day posted 15 kills.
William Woods plays an American Midwest Conference match at No. 14 Missouri Baptist University at 7 p.m. today.