Saint Mary-of-the-Woods took a 1-0 lead after a 25-22 win to open Saturday's Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference match against Siena Heights.
But the host Saints were able to fight off the Pomeroys in the three tight sets that followed. SMWC lost 3-1 (25-22, 20-25, 23-25, 21-25). 
It was a balanced offensive attack for SMWC. Mark Zmojdzin led the team with 14 kills to go with his nine digs.
Andre Lindner had a double-dobule with 11 kills and 14 digs. Lindner also led the team with two aces. 
Connor Orrock chipped in 11 kills and Julian Green nine. 
Jacob Wisniewski had a team-high 25 assists, while Ethan Martins added 15. 
SMWC returns home Tuesday to face Roosevelt in a non-conference matchup.