NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Belmont University Volleyball Program (8-16, 3-9 MVC) fell to Drake (15-8, 11-1 MVC) in straight sets on Friday.
How it Happened
Drake started the first set off strong before Belmont fought their way back to take the lead. A kill from
Lucy Kay put the Bruins up 16-13.
Alexia Smollen and
Brooke Gilleland put up a huge block to extend the lead at 19-15. Despite the Bruins' lead, the Bulldogs put together a late run to take the first 20-25.
Both teams battled in the second set. A kill from
Brooke Gilleland evened the score at nine all. Drake took a four-point lead midway through the second before Belmont would make a run of their own.
Emily Warmenhoven and Smollen teamed up for a block to bring the Bruins within one at 15-16. The Bulldogs eventually pulled away to take set two 18-25.
The Bulldogs took an early lead in set three. Warmenhoven added a couple kills down the stretch, but Drake went on to claim set three and the match 8-25.
Up Next
Belmont will host Northern Iowa (17-7, 12-0 MVC) on Saturday at 5 p.m. CT. Watch live on ESPN+ or follow live stats on belmontbruins.com.
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