By FHSU SPORTS INFORMATION
PITTSBURG, Kan. – The Fort Hays State volleyball team fell in three sets to Pittsburg State Saturday evening (Oct. 19), 25-14, 25-10, 25-19. The loss moves the Tigers to 6-13 overall and 3-8 in MIAA play, while the Gorillas improve to 10-10 on the year and 5-6 in conference action.
Pittsburg State jumped in front early in all three sets, with the Tigers’ latest lead coming at 7-6 in the third set. The Tigers could not find a rhythm on offense, posting an attack percentage of .054. Pittsburg State, on the other hand, recorded just 10 attack errors en route to a swing rate of .324. FHSU totaled six blocks on the night, one better than the Gorillas.
Emily Ellis recorded three solo blocks in the match, tied for the second-most in a three-set match during the rally scoring era (2001-present). Isabelle Reynolds led the team with seven kills and tallied the lone service ace for the Tigers. Morgan Christiansen added five kills and two blocks (one solo). Katie Darnell totaled 14 assists with Taylor White chipping in six assists and nine digs. Libero Abbie Hayes led the way with 10 digs.
The Tigers will return home to host fourth-ranked Washburn on Tuesday (Oct. 22) inside Gross Memorial Coliseum. First serve is set for 6 p.m.