The Pioneers faced the #2-ranked team in the country, the University of Texas at Brownsville Scorpions, and were swept in the first game of pool play at the National Tournament on Tuesday. The scores were 15-25, 11-25, and 19-25. In each set, the Pioneers fell behind early and couldn't keep up with the potent attack of UTB.
Molly Brewster led the Pioneers with 8 kills. She also included 9 digs.
Linjun Ji added 6 kills.
Laura Hamblin had 14 digs.
Kimmie Kreeger had 11 assists. And
Anna Nostrant recorded 3 blocks.
The Pioneers are 29-8. The next match is Wednesday vs. #11 (and 4-time defending Champ) Fresno Pacific (16-11) at 8:00 PM.
