CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team competed against UT Arlington, falling in five hard fought sets. The Thunderbirds move to 5-14 overall and 1-8 in Western Athletic Conference play, while the Mavericks improve to 16-6 on the season and 5-4 in WAC play.
HEAD COACH KACEY NADY SAYS
"So proud of the team and how we competed. We stayed together and enjoyed every part of the match. UTA played well and they were two points better tonight. Thanks to those who came out to support!"
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MATCH RECAP
The first set was an absolute battle, with the two squads finding themselves tied at 25-25. The Thunderbirds came up clutch, with Amaya Tobias delivering the block to clinch the set 27-25.
UT Arlington bounced back, taking a 19-12 advantage in set two. Despite three kills each from Charlotte Wilson and Andrea Spasojevic, the Mavericks took the set 25-15.
Southern Utah came out hot in the third set, jumping out to a 16-9 lead midway through the period. Spasojevic poured in four kills to push the Thunderbirds in front 24-15. The Mavericks attempted a late comeback, getting within four (24-20). Wilson added the final kill for the Thunderbirds as they would take set three 25-20.
Set four was a close contest. The two teams matched each other point for point as the score was 22-22 near the end of the period. UT Arlington was able to break the stalemate, using a 3-0 burst to win the set 25-22.
The Thunderbirds took a 7-6 lead to begin the final set. The Mavericks fought back to take an 11-9 advantage. SUU was able to stay within striking distance, 14-13, towards the end of the set. UT Arlington would go on to narrowly take the set 15-13 and the match 3-2.
UP NEXT
Southern Utah will host Stephen F. Austin on Saturday, Oct 21. The match is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. MT.
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