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Western Colo. WC 4-3,0-0 RMAC
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Winner Hawaii Pacific HPU 1-4,0-0 PacWest
Western Colo. WC
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Hawaii Pacific HPU
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Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Western Colo. WC 25 14 19 26 (1)
Hawaii Pacific HPU 13 25 25 28 (3)

Game Recap: Volleyball |

Mountaineers Battle in Four Against Hawaii Pacific University

HONOLULU, HI.  The Western Colorado volleyball team returned to action Friday night for its third match of the Hawaii Challenge, taking on Hawaii Pacific University. The Mountaineers battled throughout the four-set matchup but ultimately fell to the Sharks, 3-1.

JUST THE FACTS
Final score: Hawaii Pacific def. Western Colorado, 3-1 (25-13, 25-14, 25-19, 28-26)
Records: Western Colorado 4-3, Hawaii Pacific 1-4
Location: HPU Shark Tank

HOW IT HAPPENED
  • The Mountaineers came out swinging in their matchup against Hawaii Pacific, jumping out to a commanding start in the opening set. Western controlled the first frame from start to finish, cruising to a 25-13 victory and taking an early 1-0 lead in the match.
  • Hawaii Pacific responded in the second set, finding its rhythm and shifting the momentum in its favor. The Sharks pulled away from the Mountaineers to take the second set, 25-14, evening the match at 1-1.
  • Andrea Torres led the way offensively for Western, recording a team-high 13 kills. Emily Robins also reached double figures with 11 kills, while Sierra Long added seven kills to the Mountaineers' offensive attack.
  • Western battled throughout the third set, keeping the score close against Hawaii Pacific. However, the Sharks were able to pull away late and take the frame, 25-19, putting the Mountaineers in a 2-1-hole heading into the fourth set.
  • The fourth set was a battle from start to finish, with both teams trading runs and neither side able to gain a decisive advantage. Western fought to extend the match, but Hawaii Pacific ultimately came away with three consecutive points in extra points to secure the 28-26 victory and close out the match, 3-1.
  • Defensively, Galatia Andrew anchored the Mountaineers' back line with an impressive 21 digs, while Makaelah Paulino added 14 digs in the effort. At the net, Kyra Kidd was a force in the middle, finishing the match with a team-high seven blocks.
 
UP NEXT
The Mountaineers are back in action on Saturday where they will take on the University of Hawaii at Hilo at 7 PM MT.
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