GAME FLOW
In the first set, Lyon got off to a quick 10-5 lead after a Kendra Kelley kill, assisted by Ellie Embry. The Scots would maintain a comfortable lead the rest of the first stanza, clinching the set on one of Maggee Hobson's seven kills on the night.
The Lynx would respond in the second frame as Dana Shamroski led the charge, recording seven kills to give LUB the second set victory, 25-14.
The third set had several lead changes early. With the score tied 15-15, the home squad found their groove as they earned ten of the next thirteen points to take the third set and hold a 2-1 advantage in the match.
The fourth stanza was similar to the previous set. Both Lyon and LUB held small leads early, but the score would knot up at 14 apiece midway through the fourth game. The Lynx finished the set on an 11-4 run to win the set, 25-18, and match, 3-1.
KEY STATISTICS
- Michayla Shanks was all over the court tonight as she recorded her seventh double-double of the season, tallying 12 kills and 11 digs.
- Ellie Embry etched a team-best 22 assists.
- Madisson Williams registered a team-high 18 digs, while Gracen Ratliff (8), Maggee Hobson (7), and Kendra Kelley (7) combined for 22 kills on the night.
- The Lynx accumulated eight more kills and committed seven less errors than the Scots in this conference tilt.
COACH'S CORNER
"Tough night. Tough loss. Hopefully we come back strong tomorrow as we still have a shot at making the tournament." – Coach Ray Green
WHAT'S AHEAD FOR THE SCOTS
The Scots will continue their road trip tomorrow as they take on St. Louis College of Pharmacy Saturday afternoon. The match between Lyon and the Eutectics will begin at 1:00 p.m. in St. Louis, Missouri.
Volleyball Contact: Justin Wagner
870-307-7073 | justin.wagner@lyon.edu
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