Bears Fall to Wichita State

Saturday, September 16

Greeley, Colo.

6 p.m.

University of Northern Colorado

5-6,0-0Big Sky

Wichita State

6-4,0-0AAC

Wichita St.

Northern Colo.

9/16/2023 9:18:00 PM | Women's Volleyball

Box Score Final Match Book (PDF) Updated Season Stats Coach Oates Press Conference Match Highlights

By: Michael High, Assistant Director for Strategic Communications

GREELEY, Colo. – Northern Colorado suffered a setback against Wichita State in the final match of the Hampton Inn & Suites Northern Colorado Classic at Bank of Colorado Arena Saturday.

Makenzie Harris registered a double-double with 10 kills and 10 digs.

The Bears fell to 5-6 with the 15-25, 25-19, 15-25, 16-25 setback, while the Shockers improved to 6-4.

UNC STARTERS: Annette Baker, Isabel Bennett, Syd Cole, Makenzie Harris, Cece Huhn, Gabi Placide and Bella LePore

HOW IT HAPPENED
Set 1: Knotted at 13-13, Wichita State ran off 12 of the final 14 points, including the first 10 to grab the early 1-0 advantage.

Set 2: UNC returned the favor in game two, jumping out to a 13-7 advantage. After a response from Wichita State trimmed the margin to three, the Bears rattled off six unanswered and pulled ahead 21-12. Following a 6-1 spurt closed the margin to 22-18, UNC evened the match with a 3-1 response of its own.

Set 3: Deadlocked at 8-8, Wichita State moved in front 2-1 by outscoring the Bears 17-7.

Set 4: The Shockers scored six-straight points turning a 4-4 tie into a 10-6 advantage, riding the momentum to the 25-16 win in game four and sealing the victory.

UNC LEADERS:
UNC Kills Leader: Makenzie Harris (10)
UNC Assists Leader: Syd Cole (34)
UNC Digs Leader: Makenzie Harris (10)
UNC Blocks Leader: Cece Huhn (5)
UNC Ace Leader: Cece Huhn (3)

TEAM RECORDS SERIES NOTES:

UNC dropped to 5-6, while Wichita State improved to 6-4.
The series is tied 2-2, with the Shockers winning the last two meetings.

TEAM NOTES

UNC hit .135, while the Shockers netted a .331 hitting percentage.
The Bears tallied five blocks, while Wichita State totaled 12.
UNC recorded five aces from the service line, while surrendering six.

UP NEXT:
UNC opens Big Sky play against Eastern Washington Thursday, Sept. 21 at Bank of Colorado Arena.
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