PORTSMOUTH, Ohio -- Shawnee State (7-16, 2-9) lost to Glenville State in straight sets on Tuesday at Waller Gymnasium.
Set 1
Neither team held an advantage larger than two points in the opening set until Shawnee State went on a 6-0 run, highlighted by kills by
Jalynn West and
Whytney Faulkner, to lead 9-5.
The Bears held a 12-9 lead before Glenville State scored seven-consecutive points to take a 16-12 advantage and later extended its lead to 21-15.
Leading 21-18, the Pioneers closed the frame on a 4-0 run to win, 25-18.
Set 2
Glenville State jumped out to an 8-5 lead to begin the second set before Shawnee State rallied to tie the frame, 10-10.
The Pioneers responded with a 7-3 run to lead 17-13.
Shawnee State cut its deficit to 21-19, however, Glenville State responded with a 4-2 run to win, 25-21, and take a 2-0 match lead.
Set 3
The Pioneers led 6-3 early in the third set before Shawnee State fought back to tie the frame, 8-8.
The Bears went on a 15-7 run behind kills from West,
Natalie Reida,
Bree Hicks,
Camille Hall and
Camille McIntosh, to lead 23-15.
Glenville State responded with eight-consecutive points to tie the set, 23-23, and closed the frame on a 3-1 run to win, 26-24, and take the match in straight sets.
Bears by the Numbers
Bree Hicks led Shawnee State with eight kills while
Whytney Faulkner added seven. Faulkner also paced the Bears with two service aces and finished second on the team with 14 digs.
Jalynn West recorded a match-high 25 assists while posting a season-high five kills.
Camille Hall tallied a match-high five blocks, while
Graci Claxon led the team with 15 digs.
Up Next
Shawnee State returns to action Friday, Oct. 23, when it hosts Frostburg State at Waller Gymnasium in Portsmouth, Ohio. First serve is set for 7 p.m.
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