DENVER, Colo. – The Regis University Women's Volleyball fell to #11 Metropolitan State University of Denver at home Saturday afternoon, 0-3 (20-25, 13-25, 17-25). The Rangers fall to 1-17 (1-7 RMAC), while the Roadrunners improve to 15-3 (5-2 RMAC).
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Rangers jumped out to an early 6-3 lead behind strong kills from Isabell Smith and Kendal Allaire. MSU Denver responded with a surge of momentum, taking control at 16-11. A kill from Braiziah Dixon and an ace from Aaliyah Rodrakkwan brought the Rangers within one, but the Roadrunners held on to take the opening set, 25-21.
In the second set, Smith put the Rangers on the board first, though RU quickly fell behind 8-3. An ace from Krissy Brei and a block by Allaire and Sabrina Landman sparked a rally that tied the score at 14-14. However, MSU Denver regained control with a five-point run and went on to claim the set, 25-17.
The Roadrunners carried their momentum into the third, racing out to a 7-0 lead. Bailey Nichols and Allaire answered with a pair of kills, and a four-point run fueled by Smith and Brooke Sanford brought the Rangers back within reach. Despite the effort, MSU Denver closed out the match, taking the final set 25-11.
GAME NOTES
Smith led all Rangers with eight kills.
Dixon totaled two blocks.
Nichols dished 16 assists.
UP NEXT
The Rangers host South Dakota Mines on Friday October 24th at 7pm.
