MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Concordia University Wisconsin women's volleyball team battled throughout Saturday's Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC) matchup against MSOE, but the Raiders came away with a 3-0 victory. The Falcons showed flashes of momentum across all three sets, highlighted by a strong third-set offensive effort, but MSOE ultimately secured the win by scores of 25-21, 25-15 and 25-19.
Set One
The Falcons came out ready to compete in the opening set, trading points with the Raiders in an early back-and-forth battle. After falling behind, CUW continued to fight and found its rhythm midway through the set, using a run to take a 13-12 lead.
The Falcons continued to apply pressure as the teams exchanged points, with the score knotted at 16-16 and again at 17-17. CUW's offense kept pace with the Raiders, but MSOE found separation late in the set and pulled away to claim the opener, 25-21.
Set Two
Concordia looked to even the match in the second set, keeping things close early as the teams traded points. The Falcons battled to a 7-7 tie before continuing to exchange blows with the Raiders through the early stages.
MSOE gradually gained control, using a decisive scoring stretch to create separation and move ahead 16-10. The Falcons continued to battle and found a few late points, but the Raiders maintained their advantage to take the second set, 25-15.
Set Three
The Falcons opened the third set with determination, keeping the score tight as both teams looked to seize control. After trailing midway through the set, CUW mounted a strong push, sparked by its offensive attack and a run that brought the Falcons even at 15-15.
Concordia continued to battle, tying the score at 16-16 and staying within striking distance at 17-18. However, MSOE delivered a late run to regain control and close out the set, 25-19, completing the three-set victory.
Emy Miller paced the defensive effort with 19 digs, while Emily Dickmann directed the offense with 21 assists. Concordia finished with 33 kills as a team and showed its ability to challenge MSOE, particularly during the closely contested opening and third sets.
The Falcons will return to action Tuesday, October 13 against the Carroll Pioneers.
