Ronnie Anderson

Wolves Drop Match Against Warriors

9/8/2017 9:32:00 PM

Box Score Paul Starkebaum, Sports Information Director

Lewiston, Idaho –The Wolves made the trip to Lewiston, Idaho this afternoon to face the Warriors of Lewis-Clark State College (4-6). Walla Walla (1-7) struggled against the strong attack of the Warriors, losing the match 3-0.

By the Numbers

Sarah Halversen's 10 kills was the most by an Walla Walla player
Nilah Mata'afa led the Wolves in digs with 13
Natalie Batiste and Rachel Gregg each had 10 kills to lead Lewis-Clark
The Warriors combined for a .358 hitting percentage

How It Happened

The Wolves came into the match with a lot of energy and scoring went back and forth early in the set. Lewis-Clark has a lot of size on the front line but the Wolves defense was in excellent position. Walla Walla pulled within a point 8-7 off a miscue by the Warriors. At this point in the match the momentum turned in favor of Lewis-Clark as they landed several big kills in a row. A Lauren Bosler kill ended the run with the Wolves down 12-9. The Warriors took back possession and continue their intense attack. Sarah Halversen scored the 10th point of the match for the Wolves with a kill in the middle but the Warriors had already put up 16 by this point. Walla Walla was not able to close the gap Lewis-Clark and a kill by the Warriors gave them the opening frame 25-16.

In the second set neither team seemed to find footing, both scoring points off the others mistakes. The Wolves got within 2 points at 8-6 off of a Warriors error. Lewis-Clark began to grind out points and built a 17-11 lead forcing a Walla Walla timeout. Lewis-Clark started a long run behind the serve of Rachel Gregg, who put pressure on the Wolves with her powerful serve. Lewis-Clark was firmly in control the remainder of the set, and a kill by Rachel Gregg ended the second 25-14 putting the Warriors up 2-0.

The third set was the most lopsided of the match, with Lewis-Clark jumping out to a 4-1 lead right away. The Warriors steadily increased their lead with good coverage on defense and a powerful attack at the net. Down 24-10, a long rally ended with the Wolves sending a ball just wide on an attack, ending the set and giving the Warriors a 3-0 victory.

Up Next

Walla Walla is back in Cascade Conference play with a match this Sunday, September 10, hosting Warner Pacific College. The match is set to begin at 1:00 p.m.

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