NACOGDOCHES, Texas – The Nicholls State University women's volleyball team led Northwestern State for the majority of the first set on Saturday afternoon, but the Lady Demons earned a come-from-behind win and completely stole the momentum, downing the Colonels, 3-0, in Prather Coliseum.
 
Nicholls (5-9, 0-2 SLC) held a 19-14 advantage late in set one, but allowed Northwestern State (3-2, 1-1 SLC) to claw its way back for a 29-27 victory. The disappointment of giving away the first set had a noticeable carry over in set two, where the Demons cruised to a 25-14 win. The Colonels battled back in set three, matching Northwestern State blow for blow. Nicholls trailed 23-22 in the final set, but the Demons scored the final two points to complete the victory.
 
Kaci Eaton paced the Colonels in kills (14), digs (11) and aces (two), while Alyse Barclay had team-highs in assists (26) and blocks (two). Anna Niederhauser and Kali Schwartz recorded six and five kills respectively, while Stephanie Tobison (six digs) and Alexa Perry (five digs) each had positive contributions for Nicholls.
 
Amanda Kunz (11 kills), Natalie Jaeger (20 assists) Channing Burleson (11 digs) and Glynna Johnson (five blocks) led Northwestern State.
 
The Colonels will next head to Texas for matchups with Sam Houston (Thursday, Oct. 1 at 6:30 p.m.) and Lamar (Saturday Oct. 3 at 1 p.m.).
 
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