AUSTIN, Texas - The Concordia Texas volleyball team was bested in four games by the Southwestern Pirates. Senior outside hitter Sarah Ghormley (21 digs, 11 kills) tallied her fourth double-double in a row inside the CTX Fieldhouse on Tuesday.

Freshman Kylie Blomquist posted career-highs of 14 digs and 13 assists, while junior llibero Kaitlyn Ruiz totaled 17 digs in the Tornados' final non-conference match oft the season. 

The Pirates jumped out to a 12-5 advantage. Their lead would grow to as much as 20-12 before a kill by Camryn Parker initiated a 5-1 burst, but Southwestern would hold on for the game one win.

With the score at 10-9 early in the second set, the Pirates outpaced the Tornados with a 14-7 to help claim a 2-0 lead in the match.

In game three, both teams were tied 20-20 late. CTX sprinted to four straight points, but Southwestern answered with four points of their own. The Tornados would force a game four when Darby Stowers and Ana Muldez converted on back-to-back kills.

Southwestern led 13-11 midway through set four, before a 12-3 run capped off the game for the match victory. 

Concordia Texas will next head to Brownwood, Texas to resume ASC play and take on Howard Payne on Thursday. First serve is set for 5 p.m.

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