HOUSTON, Texas— McNeese volleyball suffered a 3-1 (27-29, 25-17, 25-18, 25-17) Southland Conference setback Saturday at the hands of Houston Christian. The loss drops McNeese to 8-13 overall and 4-6 in the SLC. HCU improved to 5-17 overall and 3-7 in the SLC.
McNeese struggled on offense, ending the match with a .038 hitting percent. The Cowgirls' hitting percent was also due in part to HCU's 25 (20 assisted, five solos) blocks on the day.
For the second straight match, the Cowgirls managed to get only one player in double figure kills.
Gabbie Maldonado, for the second straight match led McNeese with 11 kills.
The Huskies placed three players in double figure kills with Katy Barger leading all players with a match high 19.
McNeese setters
Megan Grose and
Corynne Hausler both picked up double figure assists with 17 and 14, respectively.
For the second straight match
Gaby Santiago led McNeese in digs with 19 while
Sophia Tocmo was credited with 10.
McNeese will return home on Thursday, Oct. 29 to host Southeastern at 6 p.m. and LSU New Orleans on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 10 a.m.
