The Briar Cliff volleyball team faced the No. 8 Morningside Mustangs on Tuesday evening at Newman Flanagan Center, falling in three sets by scores of 25-16, 25-23 and 25-22.
Morningside took control early in the opening set, building a 16-10 advantage before closing out the frame 25-16. The Chargers looked to respond in the second set, keeping the score close throughout. BCU battled back from a four-point deficit late in the set, pulling within 24-23, but Morningside secured the final point to take a 2-0 match lead.
The Chargers continued to push in the third set, putting together a competitive frame. Briar Cliff held a 21-20 advantage late after consecutive blocks helped even the score at 20. The Mustangs responded with a late run, however, taking the set 25-22 to secure the sweep.
Brooklyn Voss led the Charger offense with seven kills while hitting .294, and also adding eight blocks on the night. Aliyah Rhynalds added six kills and five block assists, while Alexis Even contributed five kills. Aubrey Hoeft recorded four kills and five total blocks, including one solo block and four block assists.
Mia Torchia finished with 10 assists and 12 digs, while Kinslee Walrod added 15 assists. Ireland Jackson led the defensive effort with 11 digs and recorded Briar Cliff's lone service ace.
As a team, the Chargers finished with 31 kills, 28 assists, 51 digs and 22 block assists. Briar Cliff moves to 12-16 overall marking the programs most wins since the 2020 season.
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