The Wright State Women’s Volleyball team started Horizon League play Sept. 21 hosting Milwaukee. Despite the extremely close scores, the Raiders lost three sets to one.
The first set showed how close the match would be, with the largest lead all set being by three points, occurring when Milwaukee led 22-19. Freshman Lainey Stephenson had 12 assists during the set and junior Hannah Colvin had five digs. Despite the all-around team effort, the Raiders would eventually lose the set 23-25.
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In the second set, the Raiders found themselves down 12-7 before taking the lead 17-16. The score was tied at 23-23 but Milwaukee went on to win the second set 25-23, giving them a two-set lead on Wright State. Stephenson, along with Taylor Gibson and Celia Powers had three kills in the set.
Soon, things started falling into place for the Raiders; the team gained a 17-15 lead in the third set. The two tough Horizon League teams would go back and forth but eventually Milwaukee found themselves up 23-21. The Raiders won four straight points to win the set 25-23, sending it to a crucial fourth set. As a team, Wright State recorded 19 digs and 13 kills. Stephenson continued her success, recording 11 assists.
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The fourth set was a battle for both teams, just as the first three had been, but the Raiders were not able to hold on. Milwaukee was able to win the set 25-20, giving them their first Conference win as well as their second win of the season overall.
The loss brings Wright State to 8-5 (0-1) this season. The team looks to gain some wins in Horizon League play in the upcoming weeks. After hosting UIC on Sept. 22, the Raiders will be on the road, traveling to Youngstown State on Sept. 28 and Cleveland State on Sept. 29.
