ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Webster University women's volleyball team wrapped up its regular season Tuesday evening, falling to Greenville University in four sets (25-21, 25-14, 24-26, 25-17) in St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) action at Grant Gymnasium.
With the loss, the Gorloks moved to 12-13 overall and 6-6 in conference play.
Leah McGrath, Carley Hersberger and Reagan Howe led Webster with seven kills apiece, while Karen Lewis added six. Hersberger posted a .263 hitting percentage, while Emma Price contributed four kills on eight attempts for a .500 hitting percentage.
Defensively, Lexi Filkins recorded a team-high 18 digs, followed by McGrath with 12, Price with 11 and Lilly Bott with 10. Price dished out a team-high 17 assists, while Addison Urbanski added 14. Mea Bystrom led the Gorloks with four service aces.
After falling behind 8-1 in the opening set, Webster battled back to take an 18-14 advantage. Greenville responded with a late rally, breaking a 20-20 tie with three consecutive points before securing the 25-21 victory.
The Panthers carried their momentum into the second set, using a 12-3 run to turn a 9-7 lead into a 21-10 advantage before taking the frame 25-14.
Webster responded in the third set, building an 18-11 advantage behind an offense that recorded 17 kills and hit .283. Greenville rallied to tie the set at 22-22 and again at 24-24, but a kill from Price and a service ace from Bystrom gave the Gorloks a 26-24 victory.
In the fourth set, Greenville jumped ahead early and maintained its advantage throughout the frame, securing a 25-17 victory to close out the match.
Greenville finished with 59 kills and a .213 hitting percentage, while Webster totaled 40 kills and hit .101. The Gorloks held an 8-5 advantage in total blocks, while both teams recorded seven service aces.
The Gorloks return to action Thursday, Nov. 12, when they host Eureka College in the SLIAC Tournament Quarterfinals. First serve is scheduled for 7 p.m. inside Grant Gymnasium.
