LAMONI, Iowa. – The University of Saint Mary volleyball team split their two matches at the Graceland University Triangular Tuesday night on the site of Graceland University. The Spires defeated Haskell University, 3-1 and fell to Graceland 3-0.
The Spires are now 6-7 on the season.
GAME FLOW (Haskell)
The Spires got off to a hot start winning the first two sets. Saint Mary had to claw past the Indians in the first frame, winning 25-22. They then blew past Haskell in the second set winning 25-14.
The Spires came up short in the third set falling 25-14, but ended the match in the fourth set. Saint Mary ended the fourth set on a 10-3 run to win 25-13.
Cali Barger led the Spires with 12 kills and Cody Offerle added 10. Angela Wade totaled a season high 24 digs.
GAME FLOW (Graceland)
Graceland took the first set 25-18, despite Saint Mary trailing by just two points at 17-15 midway through the set. The Spires kept pace with Graceland in the second and third sets. The second set saw nine ties with the Spires leading the set 21-20 at one point. Both teams played to a 22-22 tie before Graceland scored three of the final four points to go up 2-0.
Just like the second set, the third frame had its excitement. Trailing 18-12, Saint Mary scored four straight points that included a kill apiece for Barger and Offerle. Saint Mary would later find themselves down 24-19 before Graceland scored the final point of the set to take the match.
Barger, Wade and Offerle each added six kills in the second match.
KEY STATISTICS
- Barger had a team high 18 kills on the day.
- Wade recorded 36 total digs for the Spires.
- Saint Mary recorded 15 total service aces between the two matches.
WHAT'S AHEAD FOR THE SPIRES
The Spires have a quick turnaround as they will return to Ryan Sports Center on Thursday to host Kansas Christian College. First serve is set for 7 p.m.
