The Kentucky State University women’s volleyball team (8-12, 8-9 SIAC) battled in a tight match but ultimately fell to Lane College (10-17, 9-9 SIAC) in straight sets (18-25, 19-25, 22-25) on Saturday at JF Lane Gymnasium.
Match Recap
In the first set, Kentucky State struggled to establish an offensive rhythm, posting a hitting percentage of -0.067. Lane College took advantage, maintaining control throughout the set and capitalizing on the Thorobreds’ errors to win 25-18.
Set two proved to be a closer battle, featuring eight ties. Kentucky State improved its offense with nine kills, but Lane surged late, aided by a .216 hitting percentage, to take the set 25-19. Despite Kentucky State’s progress, consistency remained a challenge.
The third set was the Thorobreds’ strongest showing. With 11 kills and a .073 hitting percentage, Kentucky State pushed Lane to eight ties, mounting a late rally to keep the set close. However, Lane held on to secure the match with a 25-22 victory.
Team Highlights
- Randi Neal led Kentucky State with seven kills, hitting an efficient .462 for the match.
- Camri Goodwin was a force at the net with three blocks.
- Amber Gregory provided two aces, contributing to a strong service game.
Despite the loss, Kentucky State displayed resilience and growth, especially in the third set. The Thorobreds will look to build on these positives in their upcoming matches.
