ABILENE, Texas –Hardin-Simmons' Cowgirl volleyball team fell to Mary Hardin-Baylor in American Southwest Conference action, with set scores of (25-23, 25-22, 25-17) on Friday night at the Mabee Complex.
The Cowgirls (11-7, 2-2 ASC) pushed the Crusaders (14-4, 5-0 ASC) in the opening two sets, coming within two points in each before UMHB secured the sweep.
Hardin-Simmons was led offensively by
Addy Delgado, who recorded eight kills and three block assists.
Jadyn Hernandez added six kills and four block assists, while
Rachel Nordt chipped in eight kills.
The Cowgirls received strong defensive performances from
Brylee Pursley, who collected a team-high 18 digs, and
Addy Cunningham, who added 13 digs. Setter
Allison O'Shaughnessy dished out 15 assists and 13 digs for a double-double effort, while
Madeleine Hanson contributed 16 assists.
In the first set, HSU stayed even with the Crusaders throughout and forced 10 tie scores before UMHB pulled away late for a 25-23 win. The Cowgirls again challenged the conference leaders in the second set, but Mary Hardin-Baylor used a late surge to claim a 25-22 victory. UMHB completed the sweep with a 25-17 win in the third set.
Mary Hardin-Baylor finished with a .254 attacking percentage and 51 kills, while Hardin-Simmons recorded 39 kills and hit .209 for the match.
Hardin-Simmons returns to action tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 10, hosting East Texas Baptist at 1 p.m. at the Mabee Complex.
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