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London Martinez
0
Whitman Whitm 1-3,0-0 NWC
3
Winner Pacific Lutheran PacL 2-2,0-0 NWC
Whitman Whitm
1-3,0-0 NWC
0
Final
3
Pacific Lutheran PacL
2-2,0-0 NWC
Winner
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 F
Whitman Whitm 20 14 17 (0)
Pacific Lutheran PacL 25 25 25 (3)

Game Recap: Women's Volleyball |

Women's Volleyball Drops Third Straight in Loss To PLU

TACOMA, Wash. - The Whitman College women's volleyball team had hoped to rebound this morning from two Friday losses, but instead dropped its third straight in a 25-20, 25-14, 25-17 sweep in non-conference action, Saturday against Pacific Lutheran in the Puget Sound Premiere.

Brooke Valentine was solid in the back row with a team-high 14 digs. Nicole Kelly added 13 digs while also posting four kills. Kenzie Martinez chipped in a team-best six kills. 

The Blues (1-3) as a team, however, hit only .009 for the match compared to the Lutes (2-2) who hit at a .254 clip and .368 in the opening set. Mackenzie Pfeiffer led all hitters with 16 kills and Halle Hetzler added a match-high 19 digs.

Whitman's best chance to grab a win may have been in the opening set. After dropping seven of the first eight points, the Blues clawed their way back and evened the score at 15-15 off a Valentine ace. PLU went up five points late but Megan Suka responded with a pair of kills to shave the lead to one. Suka's kill would be the final point of the set, however, as the Lutes closed on a 4-0 run.

PLU used a late run in set two to take a two sets to none lead. Whitman nearly extended the match in set three despite falling behind 17-4. Kills from Kelly, Ava Brenkman and Nicole Boxberger spearheaded a 10-1 run and shaved the lead to only four points. PLU regained control though and cruised to the victory and sweep.

The Blues conclude the tournament this afternoon against St. Thomas (TX) at 2:00 p.m.
 
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