CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Southern Utah University women's volleyball team competed against California Baptist on Saturday, Sept. 23, falling in four sets. The Thunderbirds move to 4-8 on the year and 0-2 in Western Athletic Conference play, while the Lancers improve to 9-4 overall and 2-0 in WAC play.
COACH KACEY NADY SAYS
"We had quite a bit of alumni show their support today. Thank you to those who made it. It was awesome to hear their words after the match. We saw some great things but overall are disappointed with today's outcome considering we know our potential."
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MATCH RECAP
The two squads matched each other point for point to begin set one, as they found themselves tied at 12-12. Southern Utah broke ahead with a 4-0 run to take the lead and never looked back, claiming the first set 25-22.
CBU took a 12-7 advantage midway through set two. Hana Makonova recorded one kill and two blocks that sparked a 4-0 run to bring the Thunderbirds within a single point (12-11). Andrea Spasojevic delivered a kill to tie the set at 14-14, but that was as close as the T-Birds would get as the Lancers took the set 25-21.
Makonova stayed hot, racking up three kills and another block to propel the 'Birds to a 12-9 advantage. CBU used an 8-1 burst to take a four point advantage (17-13). The Thunderbirds stormed back to get within one (21-20) late in the set. The Lancers went on to seize the set 25-21.
Carissa Richie poured in three kills to lead the 'Birds in set four, but it wasn't enough as CBU would go on to win the set 25-13 and the match 3-1.
UP NEXT
Southern Utah hits the road next week on Thursday, Sept. 28 with a match against UTRGV. The match is slated to begin at 5:30 p.m. MT.
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