LAKE CHARLES, La. – The Nicholls State University women's volleyball team was defeated by McNeese, 3-0 inside Townsley Law Arena on Thursday night.
Nicholls started the match slowly offensively as they had eight kills with an .156 hitting percentage in the first set as McNeese took the frame 25-14 behind a .394 hitting percentage. The Colonels picked up their offensive production in the second stanza, but it was enough as they lost the second frame 25-20. The Red & Gray held a 15-14 lead in the third set before the Cowgirls scored 11 of the next 15 points to close the contest with a 25-19 set victory.
Amelie Shalfoon led the Colonels' offense with 11 kills while
Tierney Terrell,
Kera Arrington, and
Madison Smith added four kills apiece.
Isabella Padilla and
Jenna Cicherski had 16 and nine assists, respectively.
Natalia Navarro anchored the defense with 14 digs while
Lizzie Kraft had seven.
Harper Holden held down the effort at the net with three blocks.
For McNeese, Kayla Wilson led the offense with 13 kills followed by Gabbie Maldonado (9), and Ava Henry (7). Sophia Tocmo anchored the defense with 17 digs. The Cowgirls finished the match with 10 service aces and 10 blocks.
NEXT SERVE
Nicholls (9-19, 2-13) will conclude the regular season against McNeese on Saturday, Nov. 14. The Colonels will celebrate Senior Day, and first serve is scheduled for 1 p.m.
