Army Blasts Bobcats, 3-1

Army Blasts Bobcats 3-1

By Michael Desjardins, QBSN Staff Writer

            In the first game of the Yale/Quinnipiac Tournament, the Quinnipiac Bobcats women’s volleyball team put up a valiant effort against a fierce Army Black Knights team, but ultimately lost 3-1.

           The first set began competitively, although Quinnipiac never took the lead. However, by the middle of the set, the Bobcats fell apart, and Army was able to take the set 25-12.

            Quinnipiac would go on to lose the second set, as well, 25-17. Midway through the game, Army would win 9 of 12 points, including seven straight. However, the Bobcats did not give up.

            “Well, you know, in volleyball, you could lose 25-0 in two sets and win the match,” says Bobcats coach Robin Sparks. “You just have to forget what’s happened and move forward and think about what you are going to do next.”

            In the third set, they bounced back and squeaked for the win, 25-23, thanks in large part to Senior Kayla Lawler’s (Louisville, KY) 11 assists. Lawler also led the team with 14 digs and 31 assists.

            “I think they are starting to grasp that it’s in their control, to what’s going on the court,” says Sparks. “They really took control of themselves, and they made a commitment to change what was going on and they did a great job of it.”

            The fourth set was a back-and-forth matchup, with neither team unable to take an advantage. However, the Black Knights took control late in the set on a 5-2 run, winning 25-22.

            With the loss, Quinnipiac falls to 1-10 on the season, while Army improves to 8-3.

            The Bobcats return to action on Saturday, as part of the weekend's Yale/Quinnipiac Tournament. Quinnipiac will play the Yale Bulldogs (4-3) on the road at 1 p.m. before hosting winless New Hampshire (0-13) at 7 p.m.