Panther Volleyball Falls to Washington State 3-1

Saturday, September 1

Cedar Falls, Iowa

11:30 a.m.

University of Northern Iowa

2-4

Washington State University

4-0

WASHINGTON STATE

Northern Iowa

Panther Volleyball Falls to Washington State 3-1

9/1/2018 3:44:00 PM | Women's Volleyball

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CEDAR FALLS, Iowa—The University of Northern Iowa (2-4) was defeated in four sets against a tough Washington State Cougars (4-0) team.

The Panthers jumped to an early 5-0 lead in the first set and maintained the lead until Taylor Mims of Washington State was able to tie the set at 20. Washington State would win the set 25-23.

The Panthers and Cougars traded points back-and-forth in the second set until Karlie Taylor was able to get a kill to take a 21-20 lead. The Panthers won the second set 25-23.

The Panthers held the Cougars close in the third set before the Cougars pulled away to win 25-23. The largest lead for either team in the set was by three points

The fourth set would mirror earlier sets with the teams trading points. The Panthers were able to extend their lead to five early in the set before Washington State closed the gap. Washington State would win 25-23.

For the Panthers, Taylor led all scorers with 28 kills and was the only player to have a double-double (28 kills, 16 digs). Piper Thomas had 17 kills for the Panthers, while Rachel Koop had 17 digs. Leading the Panthers in digs was Kendyl Sorge with 23. As a team, the Panthers combined for 60 kills, compared to Washington State's 56.

Washington State had 169 total attacks to UNI's 157. Washington State record 10 team blocks to UNI's 5.

Up Next

The Panthers will head to the Ball State Tournament Sept. 7-8. They will meet the host, Ball State, at 9 a.m. on Sept. 7 before taking on Indiana at 4 p.m. that evening. North Dakota State will be the final opponent of the Ball State Tournament, meeting the Panthers at 1 p.m. on Sept. 8.