The Marshalltown Community College volleyball team started its Saturday in Alabama and finished it in Illinois.

MCC (4-2) dropped its first game in Boaz, Ala. to Snead State CC (4-1), 26-16, 11-25, 27-25, 25-17.

The Tigers traveled six hours before closing the day with a win against Wabash Valley College in Mt. Carmel, Ill., 3-1.

The MCC volleyball team returns to the Student Activity Center for its home opener against Grand View University’s junior varsity team on Monday at 7 p.m.