LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Regis University Volleyball team defeated Colorado Christian University on Friday night, 3-1 (22-25, 25-15, 25-22, 25-19). The Rangers improve to 8-7 (4-1 RMAC), while the Cougars fall to 9-6 (3-2 RMAC).
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Rangers started the match with a 4-0 run with two kills by
Braiziah Dixon going up 4-2. CCU answered back going on a 3-0 run taking the lead 5-8. The teams went back in forth trading runs. Rangers ended CCU's run with a kill by
Amelia Davis and an ace from
Bre Skala. The Cougars eventually pulled ahead in the final stretch, taking the match, 22-25.
In the second set, Regis capitalized on Colorado Christian's errors to build an early lead, 11-7. Strong blocking from Dixon and Cure, along with key kills from
Bryn McNair and
Amelia Davis, helped Regis maintain control of the set, 19-11. Regis dominated the set, closing it out 25-15 with a kill by
Halle Theis.
In the third set, Regis gained an early lead with kills from Theis and Dixon. Colorado Christian fought back, keeping the score close. Regis capitalized from attacking errors by CCU and built momentum with service aces from Theis and Dixon. Despite a late push from the Cougars, Regis sealed the set 25-22 with a final kill by
Lindsey Cure.
Rangers started strong in the fourth set going on a 6-0 run. Despite the efforts from CCU, Regis persisted. In the end, CCU's attack errors and strong blocking from Regis turned the tide. Colorado Christian couldn't hold off the final surge as Davis sealed the set 25-19 for Regis with a kill, completing their victory.
"I thought the team was pretty resilient tonight. CCU causes problems with a fast offense and a good setter, so we really had to figure out how to neutralize that," said Head Coach
Joel List.
"Our passers did a good job of taking control in the lanes after the first set as well. I want to give kudos to
Bre Skala." said List "She did a great job on serve receive, defensively, and in coverage. Regan continues to be very tactical in her choices and spread the offense very deliberately today."
GAME NOTES
Four Rangers had double digits in kills leading with Theis 16 and McNair 13.
Bre Skala had 22 digs.
Reagan Hickey dished 50 assists.
Davis posted 7 blocks.
UP NEXT
The Rangers continue their RMAC weekend in Chadron, NE as they face the Eagles on Saturday night Oct. 11 at 6 pm.
