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Western Colo. WC 7-11,2-6 RMAC
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Winner Colo. Sch. of Mines CSM 14-3,5-2 RMAC
Western Colo. WC
7-11,2-6 RMAC
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Final
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Colo. Sch. of Mines CSM
14-3,5-2 RMAC
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
Western Colo. WC 18 18 21 (0)
Colo. Sch. of Mines CSM 25 25 25 (3)

Game Recap: Volleyball |

Western Battles Mines in Friday Night RMAC Matchup

GOLDEN, Colo.  The Western Colorado women's volleyball team traveled to the Front Range on Friday night to take on Colorado School of Mines in an RMAC matchup. The Mountaineers battled throughout the match and continued to fight until the final point, but the Orediggers ultimately came away with a straight-set victory.

JUST THE FACTS
Final Score: Colorado School of Mines def. Western Colorado 3-0 (25-18, 25-18, 25-21)
Records: Western Colorado 7-11 (2-6 RMAC), Colorado School of Mines 14-3 (5-2 RMAC)
Location: Lockridge Arena 

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • The Mountaineers faced an early deficit in the opening set as Colorado School of Mines established momentum from the start. Western battled to stay within striking distance throughout the frame, but the Orediggers maintained their advantage and took the first set, 25-18.
  • Western once again found itself in an early hole in the second set as Mines continued to apply pressure. The Mountaineers responded with a strong run midway through the frame, cutting the Orediggers' lead to within six points. Western continued to battle late in the set and attempted to make another push, but Mines held on to take the second set, 25-18.
  • Maggie Legg led the Mountaineers offensively, recording a match-high eight kills. Sierra Long added five kills for Western, while Anuhea Ka'alele helped orchestrate the offense with a team-high 15 assists. Olivia Moore contributed nine assists in the match.
  • Ka'alele and Legg also made an impact from the service line, leading the Mountaineers with three service aces apiece.
  • Western came out with strong energy in the third set, jumping out to an early 5-2 advantage. Mines answered with a run of its own, eventually tying the set at 10-10. The Orediggers then used an 8-4 run to regain control and build a lead. The Mountaineers continued to fight late in the frame, but Mines ultimately closed out the third set, 25-21, to complete the straight-set victory.
  • Defensively, Galatia Andrew anchored the Mountaineers in the back row, finishing with a team-high 15 digs. Ka'alele also contributed eight digs as Western continued to battle defensively throughout the match.

UP NEXT
The Mountaineers will be back in action on Friday, October 16, as they return home to welcome New Mexico Highlands University to Paul Wright Gym. First serve is set for 6 PM.


 
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