Houston – The UTSA volleyball team dropped a three set decision to Rice Saturday afternoon at Tudor Fieldhouse.
Both teams traded points to the start the first set before the Owls used an 8-1 scoring run to gain an 11-5 advantage. The Roadrunners inched their way back with three kills and a block before the Owls used a 5-0 and 4-2 run to clinch the first set (25-15).
UTSA took an early 3-1 lead with a kill from Skyeler Embry and a block. The Owls regained their footing with a 6-0 run to take the lead (8-4). Short runs by the Owls kept the Roadrunners at bay before a final four-point run secured the second set for Rice.
Trading points to start the third set, the score was tied three times before a four-point run gave the Owls an 11-7 advantage. Two short runs from UTSA put the Roadrunners within reach (18-17), but a 7-2 final push from Rice (25-19) clinched the match.
Notes
- UTSA finished the season 8-16 overall and 5-7 in conference.
- Amanda Ifeanyi led the team in kills with six.
- Courtney Walters posted 19 assists.
- Hannah Lopez recorded the sole ace for the match.
- Mia Ibarra posted 11 digs.
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