Box Score COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The volleyball team struggled, despite minimal errors, against UCCS to lose in straight sets (25-14, 25-18, 27-25). The Mountain Lions held the girls at bay and the Cowgirls record goes to 6-14 overall, 3-8 RMAC.
In the first set, the Mountain Lions had rhythm the whole set as they held the Cowgirls to only 14 points.
The second set started differently as the Cowgirls managed to score early against the Mountain Lions.
Katie Trammel and
Andrea Nunez had 2 kills apiece to start the set. Despite a better start by the girls, the Mountain Lions were relentless and would go on a four-point run to give them the lead, which they would never give back. Both teams would trade off points but the Mountain Lions would win the set 25-18.
In the third set, the Cowgirls showed heart as they battled against a tough team despite being down two sets. The set started as stalemate as they traded points until the score was 15-15.
Kristin Woody led the way with 6 kills. The Mountain Lions would go on a 3-point run and the Cowgirls would match it with a 4-point run of themselves to tie the game again at 22-22.
The end of the set was a nail-biter, as both teams would trade points until the score was 25-25. The Cowgirls would play clean volleyball until the very end as they gave the Mountain Lions the two points to win the set and match.
The Cowgirls return to action, Tuesday, Oct. 20 at Eastern New Mexico University. Live stats will be available.
