DENVER, Colo. The Western Colorado volleyball team wrapped up its final road trip of the regular season on Saturday afternoon with a matchup against MSU Denver. The Mountaineers came up short against the Roadrunners and will now return home for their final two matches of the season.
JUST THE FACTS
Final score: MSU Denver def. Western Colorado, 3-0 (25-20, 25-20, 25-21)
Records: Western Colorado 10-14 (4-8 RMAC), MSU Denver 18-6 (11-1 RMAC)
Location: Auraria Event Center
HOW IT HAPPENED
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The first set was controlled by the Roadrunners, as MSU Denver jumped out to an early lead. Western managed to make a run and cut the deficit to four, but the Roadrunners maintained their momentum to take the opening set, 25-20.
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The second set featured a back-and-forth battle, with both teams trading points throughout the frame. The Mountaineers stayed within striking distance before MSU Denver put together a late run to claim the set and take a 2-0 lead in the match.
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Maggie Legg led the Mountaineers offensively with a match-high 11 kills, while Kyra Kidd added five. Olivia Moore paced Western's offense with a team-high 20 assists, while Anuhea Ka'alele contributed four assists.
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Defensively, Galatia Andrew led the way in the back row with a team-high 14 digs. Sophia Hernandez added nine digs for the Mountaineers.
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Western came out strong in the third set, putting together a 10-7 run to take an early lead. The Mountaineers continued to hold the advantage, building a 21-16 lead late in the frame. However, MSU Denver responded with a rally of its own, scoring five straight points to even the set at 21. The Roadrunners carried that momentum through the finish, scoring the final four points to take the third set and secure the match victory.
UP NEXT
The Mountaineers are back in action on Friday, November 6 where they will host CSU Pueblo in Paul Wright Gym. First serve is set for 6 PM.
