BUCKHANNON, W. Va. -- Shawnee State (8-18, 3-11) lost to West Virginia Wesleyan, 3-1, on Friday at the Rockefeller Center.
Set 1
Shawnee State jumped out to a 5-3 lead in the opening set, and extended its advantage to 12-8, highlighted by kills from
Katelynn Boerger,
Natalie Reida,
Bree Hicks and
Jalynn West.
Leading 12-9, the Bears went on a 7-3, behind kills by Boerger, Reida and
Kaylee McInnis, to extend their advantage to 19-12.
The Bobcats cut their deficit to 21-19, however, Shawnee State closed the frame on a 4-1 run to win, 25-20.
Set 2
West Virginia Wesleyan led 4-1 early in the second set before Shawnee State responded with 5-1 run to lead 6-5.
The Bears and Bobcats traded points throughout the middle of the frame, with West Virginia Wesleyan holding a 21-18 lead.
The Bobcats scored four of the next six points to win, 25-20, and tie the match, 1-1.
Set 3
The third set began with a 7-4 run by West Virginia Wesleyan, with the Bobcats extending their lead to 14-7.
The Bobcats closed the set on an 11-4 run to win, 25-11, and take a 2-1 match lead.
Set 4
Neither team held an advantage larger than two points in the fourth set until West Virginia Wesleyan went on a 6-1 run to lead 14-7.
The Bobcats again closed the frame on an 11-4 run to win, 25-11, and take the match in four sets.
Bears by the Numbers
Natalie Reida led the Bears with nine kills, while
Katelynn Boerger added eight. Reida also co-led Shawnee State, alongside
Camille McIntosh, with four blocks.
Jalynn West posted 26 assists alongside nine digs.
Mylee Gleim led the team with 11 digs.
Up Next
Shawnee State returns to action Monday, Nov. 2, when it hosts Charleston at Waller Gymnasium in Portsmouth, Ohio. First serve is set for 7 p.m.
Â
