ST. JOSEPH, MO (KSNT) – No. 18 Washburn volleyball falls in opening round of MIAA Tournament.
No. 3 seeded Ichabods were swept by No. 6 Pittsburg State, 25-19, 25-18, 25-20.
The first would be tied at 4-4 before the Gorillas would go on a 9-2 run to jump to a 13-6 lead. The ‘Bods would try to battle back after a 4-0 run to trail 20-16 but Pitt State would go onto grab set one.
Washburn would lead the second set, 5-3, but Pitt State would go on a 7-0 run to lead 10-5. The Gorillas would control the rest of the set to grab a set two win.
The Gorillas jumped to a 3-0 lead in the third set and held it for the rest of the set. Despite Washburn’s 4-0 run to make it a 19-16 set, Pitt State would be able to fight off the ‘Bods to secure the sweep.
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Heading into the MIAA Tournament, the Ichabods were ranked No. 7 in the NPI regional rankings. The top eight teams earn a spot in the playoffs.
The NCAA Division II women’s volleyball selection show is set for 9 p.m. CT on Sunday, Nov. 15.
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