This match recap is presented by MAA Corporate Partner EconoLodge
GUNNISON, Colo. - On Tuesday, Western State Colorado University volleyball hosted Colorado State University-Pueblo in Paul Wright Gym. The Mountaineers earned a first set win but fell to the ThunderWolves 3-1 in the first of four home matches for Western.
After going down 10-6 in the first set, Western (0-19, 0-15 RMAC) went on a 12-1 run to go ahead 18-11. The Mountaineers held on to win the first set of the match 25-19.
The second set, CSU-Pueblo (14-11, 8-7 RMAC) reversed the score to win 25-19.
The ThunderWolves controlled the third set, taking it 25-17.
In the fourth set, Western went down 14-5 before coming alive. The Mountaineers rallied and were down just four points at 18-14. Western continued to fight and were down three at 20-23. However, the ThunderWolves scored the next two of three points and took the set 25-21.
Hailey Rehage (Jr., Longmont, Colorado) led the Mountaineer offensive attack with 14.5 points recorded. Rehage and teammate
Jordan Eatwell (Fr., Fruita, Colorado) led the match in kills, each recorded 12.
The Mountaineers will host Adams State University Saturday night. The match against rival ASU is "Trick or Treat Night" and those wearing Halloween costumes will receive free candy and have a chance at winning a $50 prize. Saturday's match is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. in Paul Wright Gym.
