GRAND JUNCTION, Colo- The Regis University Volleyball team fell to Colorado Mesa University Saturday, 1-3 (22-25, 16-25, 25-23, 10-25). The Rangers move to 3-21 (2-9 RMAC) on the season, while the Mavericks improve to 14-9 (8-4 RMAC). 

HOW IT HAPPENED  

The Rangers opened the match strong with early kills from Brooke Sanford and Kendal Allaire, followed by one from Sabrina Landman to take a 4-0 lead. Colorado Mesa battled back to even the score at 16-16, but Braiziah Dixon answered with a block and another kill from Landman to regain momentum. Despite a late push, Isabella Smith landed the final kill for Regis before the Mavericks closed out the set, 25-22. 

Dixon and Allaire got things going in the second with a pair of kills, joined by another from Landman, though the Rangers trailed 5-9 early. The Mavericks found their rhythm with a seven-point run, but Landman stopped the surge with a kill to keep Regis within reach. Colorado Mesa maintained control to take the second set, 25-16. 

Regis responded in the third with renewed energy as Smith sparked a seven-point run with back-to-back kills, giving the Rangers a 12-8 advantage. Sanford added a kill and Smith delivered an ace to extend the lead to 18-14. Smith sealed the set with another kill, sending the match to a fourth after a 25-23 win for the Rangers. 

Bailey Nichols opened the fourth with a kill, followed by one from Alayna Pruitt, but the Mavericks quickly pulled ahead 11-6. Colorado Mesa carried their momentum the rest of the way, limiting Regis's opportunities and taking the final set 25-10. 

GAME NOTES  

Smith recorded a double double with 17 kills and 14 digs.  

Dixon totaled four blocks.  

Nichols dished 31 assists.  

Krissy Brei led RU with 19 digs.  

UP NEXT  

The Rangers head to Chadron Nebraska to face the Eagles Tuesday, November 11th at 6pm.