BOX SCORE
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. --The Morehead State volleyball team could not beat an opposing Cougars' offense Saturday on the road, losing to SIU Edwardsville in straight sets (17-25, 22-25, 20-25).
The loss dropped Morehead State's record to 6-9 overall and 2-2 in OVC action.
Game Notes
» Abby Hulsman had a team-high 12 kills for Morehead State.
» Morehead State got a team-high 14 digs from Peighton Isley.
» Bridget Bessler had a match-high 32 assists.
» The Eagles hit .161 and had six blocks, including four from Irene Wogenstahl.
How It Happened
SET 1 | The Eagles found themselves in an early deficit, losing a tough first set 25-17. Morehead State trailed by as many as eight points as SIU Edwardsville grabbed the advantage for good at 7-6 in a set that was notted up five times before the Cougars took control.
SET 2 | Morehead State then lost set two 25-22 to fall behind in the match two sets to none. SIUEÂ grabbed the advantage for good at 17-16 in a set that was tied up six times before the Cougars took over in the second half of the stanza.
SET 3 | Morehead State was not able to win the third set and was swept. The Eagles came up short by the score of 25-20. The home team grabbed the advantage for good at 15-14 in a set that was tied up five times before the Cougars took over in the second half of the stanza.
Up Next
Morehead State returns home to face Tennessee State in a two-match series. The contests will be Thursday and Friday this week.
