STORM LAKE, Iowa – The Loras College women's volleyball team fell to Buena Vista University in straight sets on Friday evening inside Siebens Fieldhouse.
Buena Vista (17-0, 2-0 A-R-C) controlled the opening set, using a seven-point run to build a 12-5 advantage. Loras received kills from Carroll, Meyer and Tath, but the Beavers maintained their lead to take the first set, 25-13.
The Duhawks opened the second set with kills from Kyra Kuehn and Tath, keeping the score tied at 3-3 early. Buena Vista responded with a 7-1 stretch to pull ahead 10-4 and continued to build its advantage. Tath finished with three kills in the frame, but the Beavers claimed the second set, 25-15.
Loras delivered its strongest performance in the third set, battling through 10 ties and six lead changes. A kill from Tath gave the Duhawks a 15-14 advantage before consecutive kills from Kuehn, Carroll and Meyer helped Loras extend its lead to 18-16. Later, an Emily Mohr block put the Duhawks ahead 20-19, but Buena Vista answered with three consecutive points to regain control. Loras pulled within two at 24-22 before the Beavers secured the 25-22 victory to complete the sweep.
Cat Meyer and Cydney Tath led the Duhawks offensively with seven kills apiece, while McKenna Carroll added four kills on a .300 hitting percentage. Isabel Hart directed the Loras offense with 16 assists, while Grace Cummins led the defensive effort with a team-high 12 digs.
Meyer also contributed two service aces, while Alyssa Daughenbaugh finished with six assists and seven digs. Mohr added two kills on five attempts and recorded the Duhawks' lone solo block.
Up Next: The Duhawks are back in action tomorrow, when they travel to Nebraska Wesleyan University. Match time is scheduled for 11 a.m. from Snyder Arena.
