Box Score Gunnison, Colo., The energy in the gym was electric for the Mountaineer's Friday Night Code Red Match. Western Colorado Volleyball picked up their first conference victory against Chadron state by a final score of 3-0.
JUST THE FACTS
Final Score: Western def. Chardon State, 3-0 (25-14, 25-17, 25-23)
Records: Western Colorado 3-9 overall (1-2 RMAC) | Chadron 2-9 overall (0-3 RMAC).
Location: Paul Wright Gym, Gunnison, Colo.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- One could use the word dominant to describe how Western played in all three sets. Through the sets WCU saw four ties but maintained control of the game; only allowing CSC to gain the lead a few times.
- In the first set, the Mountaineers earned a quick 3-0 edge. The Eagles tried to keep up, but WCU pushed their lead 23-12. Chadron snuck in a few quick hits but Western came out on top 25-14.
- A closer set two but the Mountaineers maintained control. A WCU 4-1 advantage was short lived as CSC tied the game at four a-piece. The Eagles first and only lead happened here as with a 6-5 edge. The battle continued seeing ties at 8-8, 11-11 and 12-12. The Mountaineers did not let up, jumping to 23-17 lead. Two kills by Western sealed the deal 25-17.
- The final set was the closest of them all. WCU controlled the ball, grasping the first lead until CSC tied up the score at 8-8. The respective teams traded points seeing a few more ties. Eventually the Eagles earned a 22-21 edge over the Mountaineers. Not backing down Western was able to put the game away 25-23.
NET NOTES
UP NEXT
Western Colorado will host Colorado Christian University for a conference Match on Saturday September 28 at 5 p.m. in Paul Wright Gym.
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