DENVER, Colo- The Regis University Volleyball team fell to Fort Lewis College in an RMAC match up on Saturday afternoon, 0-3 (18-25, 20-25, 19-25). The Rangers fall to 1-11 (1-3 RMAC) on the season while the Skyhawks improve too 9-2 (3-1 RMAC).
HOW IT HAPPENED
Sabrina Landman had the first points on the board for RU, but the Skyhawks would come out with an 8-3 lead.
Braiziah Dixon and
Jacie Kaniho would change the momentum for Regis, starting a six-point run. Tied at 14-14. Brooke Stanford and
Isabella Smith added kills, but it wouldn't be enough as Fort Lewis took set one, 25-18.
In the second set, Dixon and
Bailey Nichols connected early, yet Fort Lewis maintained the upper hand at 9-5.
Alayna Pruitt chipped in with a kill, followed by an ace from Landman, but the Skyhawks stretched their lead to 17-12. Regis fought back late, closing the gap, but ultimately fell 25-20.
The Skyhawks kept their momentum into the third, starting with a 7-2 run. RU would add a four-point run starting with a block from Sandford and Nichols. Regis continued the momentum, capitalizing on Fort Lewis errors and kills from Smith, 16-15 Regis. However, the Skyhawks turned it around, winning the match in three, 25-19.
GAME NOTES
Smith and Landman each had seven kills.
Nichols totaled four blocks, along with Sandford's three.
Nichols dished out 21 assists.
Krissy Brei had 12 digs.
UP NEXT
The Rangers continue RMAC play on the road against CSU Pueblo, Friday night, October 3
rd at 6:00 pm
