Women's Volleyball Drops CCAC Conference Match to Trinity International in Straight Sets

DEERFIELD, Ill. – The Roosevelt University women's volleyball team dropped a Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) match in straight sets to Trinity International University on Saturday, March 27 at Van Dixhorn Arena.

The Lakers fell behind 10-3 in the opening set, but fought back to close the deficit to 14-13 and then tied the set up late at 22-22. Unfortunately, the Trojans rallied to score the final three points of the set to take the first stanza 25-22. Trinity International then broke a 6-6 tie in set two with seven consecutive points to take control and win 25-14. The third set was very similar to the second with the Trojans once again breaking a 6-6 tie to take the lead for good and winning 25-15 to sweep the conference match.

GAME DETAILS

Score: Roosevelt 22 14 15
Trinity International 25 25 25

Records: Roosevelt 1-15, 1-15 (CCAC) // Trinity International 15-8, 12-4 (CCAC)

Location: Van Dixhorn Arena | Deerfield, Ill.

THE NUMBERS

• Alyssa Stilley (SO/Greenwood, Ind.) led the Lakers with 7 kills
• Taylor Courtney (FR/Mayfield, Ky.) had 18 assists & 8 digs
• Mallory Nickelson (SR/Pacific, Mo.) posted 11 digs
• Mackenzie Bell (SR/Lombard, Ill.) tallied 8 digs defensively
• Destiny Little-Hurd (SR/Lansing, Ill.) registered 6 kills

NEWS & NOTES

• The Lakers are now 10-9 all-time versus the Trojans
• Click here to view the current CCAC Conference standings

NEXT UP

The Lakers continue CCAC Conference action on Tuesday, March 30 when they host Indiana University South Bend at 7pm in their home finale at the Athletic & Convocation Center in Arlington Heights, Ill. Spectators are not allowed in attendance, but fans can watch the match live on the Lakers Sports Network.