MARSHALL, Texas – Hardin-Simmons pushed East Texas Baptist in the final two sets but came up short in a 25-13, 26-24, 26-24 American Southwest Conference loss Saturday afternoon at Ornelas Gymnasium.
The Cowgirls dropped to 11-10 overall and 2-5 in ASC play, while East Texas Baptist improved to 16-5 overall and 5-2 in conference action.
After falling behind early with a difficult opening set, Hardin-Simmons battled back and nearly forced a fourth set. The Cowgirls erased deficits and stayed within striking distance throughout the second and third frames before the Tigers secured both sets by identical 26-24 margins.
Addy Delgado led the HSU attack with eight kills, while
Jadyn Hernandez added five kills and four block assists.
Rachel Nordt recorded four kills on a .235 hitting percentage, and
Avery Tumlinson contributed four kills and four total blocks.
Defensively,
Brylee Pursley paced the Cowgirls with 13 digs.
Allison O'Shaughnessy dished out 13 assists, while
Madeleine Hanson added eight assists and two service aces.
As a team, Hardin-Simmons totaled 28 kills, six service aces and 16 total blocks while keeping the final two sets within two points.
The Cowgirls return home Friday to host Schreiner inside the Mabee Complex at 6 p.m.
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