HUNTSVILLE, Texas – The Nicholls State University dropped a straight-set match to Sam Houston State University Tuesday at Johnson Coliseum.

The Colonels (2-14, 0-3) were fronted offensively by senior outside hitter Stephanie Tobison and freshman outside hitter Imanie Williams, who slammed five kills each. Sophomore libero Emily Venable tied a match high with 13 digs.

The Bearkats (5-9, 2-0 SLC) were powered by Brooke White (15 kills, .382 hitting percentage) and Jordyn Vaughn (12 kills). White added 11 digs to convert a double-double.

Tobison and Williams tallied three kills apiece in the first set as the Colonels had a chance tied at 21. SHSU took advantage of three Nicholls errors in the next five points to take the opening frame.

The second set was a forgettable one as the Bearkats scored 13 of the first 15 points en route to a 25-8 margin. SHSU totaled 16 kills in the second set, attacking at a .438 clip.

Cunningham fired two kills early in the deciding set as the Bearkats raced out to a 6-2 advantage and never lost their lead.

Nicholls hopes to earn its first SLC victory in its next match at Texas A&M – Corpus Christi on Thursday. First serve at the Dugan Wellness Center is set for 6:30 p.m. CT.

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