The Misericordia University men's volleyball team opened its MAC schedule with a 3-0 (25-15, 25-16, 25-17) loss at Messiah, Saturday evening.
 
Ryan Miller led the Cougars with six kills and Matt Lavin and John Natiello had three kills each.
 
Bailey Brugler had 14 assists and two aces.
 
In the opener Messiah used an 11-2 run to turn a 5-4 lead into a 16-6 advantage.
 
Miller's kill tied the second set, 10-10, but Messiah answered with five straight points to take a 15-10 lead.
 
The Cougars are 4-4 and will host Widener, Wednesday.