PORTSMOUTH, Ohio -- Shawnee State (7-13, 2-6) lost to Point Park in straight sets on Saturday at Waller Gymnasium.
Set 1
The Pioneers jumped out to a 6-2 lead to begin the opening set, and extended their advantage to 14-10 through the middle of the frame.
Point Park went on a 7-1 run to lead 21-11.
Following back-to-back points from Shawnee State, highlighted by an ace from
Whytney Faulkner and a kill by
Bree Hicks, the Pioneers scored four of the next five points to win, 25-14.
Set 2
Neither team held a lead larger than two until Point Park scored three-consecutive points to lead 9-5.
Trailing 18-12, Shawnee State went on a 6-3 run behind kills by
Natalie Reida and
Camille Hall to cut its deficit to 21-18.
The Pioneers closed the frame on a 4-0 run to win, 25-18, and take a 2-0 match lead.
Set 3
Shawnee State held a 7-5 advantage to begin the third set before Point Park answered with 9-1 run to lead 14-8.
After scoring eight of the next 12 points to lead 22-12, the Pioneers finished the set on a 3-2 run to win, 25-14, and take the match in three sets.
Bears by the Numbers
Camille Hall and
Bree Hicks co-led the Bears with five kills apiece.
Jalynn West recorded a team-high 19 assists while leading the team with nine digs.
Up Next
Shawnee State returns to action Friday, Oct. 16, traveling to the Academic Sports & Recreation Complex in West Liberty, West Virginia, to face West Liberty. First serve is set for 7 p.m.
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