1, 2, 3: Eagles go four sets against No. 5

Chadron State hosted a match against American Volleyball Coaches Association No. 5 Colorado Mesa University, playing four sets Sunday in the Chicoine Center. The Eagles lost the first set 25-22, but won the second set, 25-20. They continued their fight against the high-ranked Mavericks but lost the third set 25-17, and the fourth 25-21. 

The Eagles hold a 2-3 overall record and a 1-1 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference record. 

Rylee Greiman, sophomore of Windsor, Colorado, attacked the most for the Eagles with 33 total attacks, 11 of which were kills. Offensively, Greiman set two assists and served one ace. Defensively, she blocked twice, a solo and an assisted; and dug seven attacks.

“Rylee is always a solid player for us,” Head Volleyball Coach Jennifer Stadler said in a message to the Eagle, “I thought her energy and leadership on the court this weekend really helped our team out.”

Chandler Hageman, senior of Chadron, defended at the net with four solo blocks and four assisting blocks. Hageman earned seven kills of her 16 attacks for the night and dug three times. 

Lexi Hurtado, sophomore of Aurora, Colorado, served points onto the board with three aces. Along with a solo block, Hurtado also earned three assists, 13 digs, and six kills. 

Breshawna Kelly, junior of Casper, Wyoming, earned herself 14 assists with her sets, and also contributed 10 digs to the team. 

Kincaid Strain, junior of Elk River, Minnesota, set up 13 assists for the night. Strain served two ace serves, dug six attacks and killed one of her two attacks. 

Karli Noble, senior of Cheyenne, Wyoming, attack-received 17 times. 

“We are grateful for the opportunity to play at home in front of our fans,” Stadler said.

Chadron State is scheduled to play Regis University, 6 p.m. Friday, in the Chicoine Center.