THOUSAND OAKS, Texas – Hardin-Simmons' Cowgirl volleyball team split the final day of the Cal Lu Fornia tournament on Saturday, dropping to Cal Lu 3-0 and defeating Pomona-Pitzer 3-1.
The Cowgirls dropped a quick match 3-0 to host Cal Lutheran 25-20, 25-17, 25-23. Hardin-Simmons battled late in the third set trailing 24-18 and rallied for a 5-1 run before dropping the final set.
Rachel Nordt scored 11 kills for the Cowgirls to lead the team.
Avery Tumlinson had four blocks and
Allison O'Shaughnessy led with 16 assists against the Regals.
The Cowgirls took the final match of the trip 3-1 over the Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens with sets of 25-14, 14-25, 25-18, and 25-11.
Ellie Carter had a career-high 14 kills for the Cowgirls against Pomona-Pitzer.
Allison O'Shaughnessy came in with 19 assists and
Grace Gholson added 17 assists.
Brylee Pursley led the HSU team with 17 digs in the win.
The Cowgirls improved to 8-5 on the season and leave the Cal Lu tournament with three wins in four tries. Hardin-Simmons will fly home to play Concordia Texas on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at home at 6 p.m. in the Mabee Athletic Complex.
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