AUSTIN, Texas – The Concordia University Texas volleyball team fell to Colorado College in straight sets (20-25, 20-25, 12-25) on Friday evening inside the Deb and Don Christian Fieldhouse.
Brooklynne Fitzgerald led the Tornados with seven kills and a team-high 16 digs, while Samantha Taylor added five kills and three digs. Kennedy Carter contributed four kills on a .375 hitting percentage, and Katelyn Marion finished with four kills on a .364 hitting percentage and two total blocks.
McKinley Grimm directed the offense with 14 assists, eight digs and a service ace, while Aniyah Tompkins added eight assists and three digs. Jade Romero chipped in seven digs, and Katherine Dedear recorded three kills and five digs.
Concordia battled Colorado College throughout the opening set, which featured eight ties and three lead changes. The Tornados registered 11 kills on a .205 hitting percentage but ultimately dropped the frame, 25-20.
The second set featured another competitive battle, with six ties and four lead changes. Concordia once again tallied 11 kills, hitting .182 in the frame, but the Tigers pulled away to claim another 25-20 victory and take a two-set advantage.
Colorado College carried its momentum into the third set, hitting .429 with 15 kills to secure the 25-12 victory and complete the sweep.
Concordia Texas will look to immediately bounce back tomorrow when they host Dallas. First serve is scheduled for 1pm.
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