WEST LIBERTY, W. Va. -- Shawnee State (7-14, 2-7) lost to West Liberty, 3-0, Friday night at the Academic Sports & Recreation Complex.
Set 1
The Bears jumped out to a 5-2 lead to begin the opening set before the Hilltoppers fought back to tie the frame, 8-8.
With the set tied, 12-12, Shawnee State scored six of the next nine points to lead, 18-15.
West Liberty closed the set on a 10-2 run to win, 25-20.
Set 2
Neither team held an advantage larger than two in the second set until Shawnee State scored back-to-back points to lead 9-7.
Down 15-13, the Bears went on a 3-0 run to lead 16-15.
West Liberty answered with a 6-0 run to lead 21-16, and extended their advantage to 23-19.
Despite a late rally from Shawnee State that saw the Bears cut West Liberty's lead to 24-22, the Hilltoppers won the set, 25-22, and took a 2-0 match lead.
Set 3
West Liberty began the third frame with a 10-3 lead.
Shawnee State responded with a 5-2 run, highlighted by kills from
Natalie Reida,
Whytney Faulkner and
Bree Hicks, to cut its deficit to 12-8.
Leading 20-14, the Hilltoppers closed the frame on a 5-2 run to win, 25-16, and take the match in straight sets.
Bears by the Numbers
Bree Hicks led the Bears with eight kills in the match, while
Natalie Reida added five.
Camille McIntosh tied her season high with four solo blocks.
Jalynn West dished out 21 assists and recorded the team's only service ace of the night.
Kaylee McInnis finished with four kills and a career-high 14 digs.
Up Next
Shawnee State returns to action Saturday, Oct. 17, traveling to the Alma Grace McDonough Center in Wheeling, West Virginia, to face Wheeling. First serve is set for 4 p.m.
