Columbus Christian came close in the final two sets Thursday, but took a 25-15, 25-21, 25-21 loss to Crothersville.
Emma Murray pounded three kills, Abby Dora recorded four assists, Paige Harden notched 13 digs and Emma Sewell served five aces to lead the Crusaders (2-13).
Also for Columbus Christian, Mara Nickerson and Bella Frederickson each tallied two kills, Murray collected six digs and four aces, Frederickson had five digs and Yanna Foster added three aces.
