LIMA, Ohio. - The Lawrence Technological University women's volleyball team came up just short in a tight three-set battle on the road, falling 3-0 (19-25, 23-25, 24-26) to the University of Northwestern Ohio at The Garage in Lima, Ohio.
Despite the sweep, the Blue Devils pushed UNOH to the wire in each frame. In the second set, Lawrence Tech rallied from down 21-16 with a 6-0 run behind the serving of libero Emily Hagelthorn to take a 22-21 lead before UNOH answered to steal the set 25-23. In the third set, LTU erased a late three-point deficit to force extra points at 24-24 following consecutive kills by Chloe Winchell, but the Racers secured the final two points to close out the 26-24 victory.
Chloe Winchell posted a stellar double-double to lead the Blue Devils, racking up a team-high 13 kills and 10 digs while hitting .235. Maria Trevino Nunez added 10 kills and seven digs, while middle hitter Kyndal James contributed seven kills and two blocks. Ella Aberlich delivered a versatile line with six kills, 11 digs, and 11 assists. Setter Dru Temple registered a double-double of her own with 22 assists and 11 digs, and Emily Hagelthorn anchored the defense with a team-high 21 digs alongside seven assists. Payton Malin added two service aces.
With the loss, Lawrence Tech drops to 12-12 overall and 4-7 in WHAC action, while UNOH improves to 10-18 overall and 3-8 in conference play.
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