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Winner Carthage CARTHAGE 15-10
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Loras LORW 10-16
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Carthage CARTHAGE
15-10
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Final
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Loras LORW
10-16
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
Carthage CARTHAGE 25 25 25 (3)
Loras LORW 18 10 17 (0)
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Winner Wis.-Stevens Point UWSP 23-7
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Loras LORW 10-17
Winner
Wis.-Stevens Point UWSP
23-7
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Final
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Loras LORW
10-17
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
Wis.-Stevens Point UWSP 25 25 25 (3)
Loras LORW 13 16 16 (0)

Game Recap: Women's Volleyball |

Women's Volleyball Swept by Carthage and UW-Stevens Point

WHITEWATER, Wis. (Duhawks.com) - The Loras women's volleyball team (10-17) saw its winless streak extend to four on Saturday after dropping matches to Carthage (15-10) and UW-Stevens Point (23-7) at the Dig Panici Classic. Junior Haley Bergan reached 500 digs in a season for the third time in her career and now sits at 525 after this weekend's action.

MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
Loras vs. Carthage
Set One
  • Carthage quickly broke out to a 17-6 lead that made it difficult for the Duhawks' comeback bid to be successful.
  • A late five-point service run from senior Danni Kennedy, which included two service aces, brought the Duhawks to within five at 23-18. 
  • The Lady Reds responded with consecutive kills to finish the set, 25-18. 
Set Two
  • Once again, Carthage gained an early advantage and did not look back, running out to leads of 4-1 and 12-5.
  • Loras showed signs of life with a three-point run to cut the deficit to 13–9, highlighted by a service aces from junior Haley Bergan.
  • After a kill from sophomore Reilly Kuhn at 16–10, the Lady Reds exploded with a 9-0 run to win the second set, 25-10. 
Set Three
  • Head coach Jenna Ness looked to the freshmen on the roster to start off the third set of the match. 
  • The changes resulted in a balanced attack from the Duhawks, remaining in striking distance for a majority of the set.
  • Freshman Meghan Bayer ripped off three kills in the set, but another long run by Carthage at 18–15 closed the door on Loras, 25–17.
  • The Lady Red offense totaled a .389 attack percentage in the match while holding the Duhawks to a .012 attack percentage.

Loras vs. UW-Stevens Point
Set One
  • Aggressive serving and lethal poise at the net allowed the Pointers to race out to a 22-6 lead, which included a nine-point run beginning at 4-3.
  • With their backs against the wall, the Duhawks went on a six-point run but in the end fell short, 25-13. 
  • In set one alone, UW-Stevens Point totaled five service aces.
Set Two
  • Four Loras attacking errors dug an early 7-3 hole for the Purple & Gold. 
  • Sophomore Jenna Mazur went on a four-point service run, which included a pair of service aces, leveling the frame at 7-all.
  • The level ground was only temporary as the Pointers responded with a six-point run of their own to open a 13-7 lead. 
  • The Duhawks struggled to pass, resulting in an 18-10 lead for UW-Stevens Point.
  • A strong defensive effort by the Duhawks brought Loras from 23-12 to 24-16, but the Pointers regained composure and put away the second set, 25-16.
Set Three
  • Senior Therese Schultz started the third set off strong with a block and followed with a kill to keep the Duhawks alive early.
  • Aggressive net play kept the Duhawks in contention, taking a 13-12 lead.
  • UW-Stevens Point regained the advantage at 17-13, forcing a timeout from Loras.
  • Untimely errors piled up for the Duhawks, allowing the Pointers to put a close to the set, 25-17, and the match, 3-0. 

FRIEDMAN GROUP PLAYERS OF THE GAME
Michelle Budden I In two sets against Carthage, Budden totaled four kills and a .333 attack percentage, as well as a block assist. 
Haley Bergan I Bergan's defense kept the Duhawks alive late in sets, finishing with 23 digs against UW-Stevens Point. She now sits at 1,721 career digs, needing 97 to become the all-time leader at Loras.

UP NEXT
The Duhawks return to Lillis Court inside of the Athletic & Wellness Center on Tuesday for senior night against Luther in the final Iowa Conference match of the year. First serve is set to take place at 7:30 p.m.