WHEELING, W. Va. -- Shawnee State (7-15, 2-8) lost to Wheeling, 3-0, on Saturday at the Alma Grace McDonough Center.
Set 1
The Cardinals jumped out to a 7-3 advantage in the opening set before Shawnee State responded with five-consecutive points to lead 8-7.
Wheeling went on an 8-3 run to lead 16-10, and extended its lead to 24-18.
Despite a late rally that saw the Bears cut their deficit to 24-22, highlighted by kills from
Whytney Faulkner and
Natalie Reida, the Cardinals won the set, 25-22.
Set 2
Wheeling led 6-0 to begin the second set, and extended its lead to 16-8.
Leading 22-11, the Cardinals closed the frame on a 3-3 run, which was enough to win the set, 25-14, and take a 2-0 match lead.
Set 3
Wheeling opened the third set with a 5-1 lead, however, Shawnee State fought back to cut its deficit to 10-9.
The Cardinals scored seven of the next eight points to lead 17-10.
Holding a 22-16 lead, Wheeling went on a 3-2 run to win, 25-18, and take the match, 3-0.
Bears by the Numbers
Natalie Reida led Shawnee State with a season, and match-high 11 kills, while
Whytney Faulkner added a season-high nine. Faulkner also led the team with two service aces.
Jalynn West paced the Bears with 26 assists.
Graci Claxon posted a team-high 14 digs.
Up Next
Shawnee State returns to action Tuesday, Oct. 20, when it hosts Glenville State at Waller Gymnasium in Portsmouth, Ohio. First serve is set for 7 p.m.
