POCATELLO, Idaho- Idaho State falls to Weber State in four sets Tuesday night. The Bengal's outhit the Wildcats 53-52 but the wildcats finished with a higher hitting percentage (.180 to .153).
Recap
Idaho State would give Weber the first four points of set one before they would make their move. The Bengals would not be able to keep up with the Wildcats dominant attack efforts ultimately falling 3-1 (14-25, 25-23, 19-25, 23-25).
The Bengals would go into the second set looking to regain their momentum. The second set would be a close and competitive match with both schools going point for point before Idaho State would ultimately pull ahead with a kill by Mia Walsh (20-18). A block by Bella Beatty and Abby McClain would win the Bengals the second set (25-23).
Idaho State would be unable to keep up the momentum in the third set. The Bengals would give the Wildcats nine points from attack errors and three service aces. Weber State quickly grew a four-point lead on the Bengals, and they would be unable to recover. Weber State would take the third set with a service ace 19-25.
Head Coach Sean Carter would change the line up going into the fourth set. He would sub-in defensive specialists Jenna Werbelow and Claudia Antcliff. The Bengals would play Weber point for point in the fourth set. An Attack Error by Bella Beatty and a service ace would give Weber the lead they needed to take the final set (23-25).
Annelie Wilson would earn 15 kills and 11 dig double-double. Freshman Mia Walsh ended her night with 12 kills and 13 dig double-double. Sophomore setter Nora Waddoups also had a double-double in assists (21) digs (23).Both Walsh and Waddoups lead the team with six double-doubles on the season. Kadence Marsh finished with 22 assists and eight digs. Senior Middle blocker Jaydin watts finished her night with seven kills on a .238 hitting percentage and three blocks. Aspen Boice ended the match with 19 digs and three assists.
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