Volleyball loses to Penn State Fayette

Monaca, PA- Penn State Beaver women's volleyball lose against Penn State Fayette after an intense game.

In the first set Beaver played slow but were able to put points on the board. Fayette started very strong but that didn't stop Beaver who came to compete.

The match really heated up in the second set when Beaver was able to find their momentum and play a very consistent game. Beaver reached a feat that hasn't been reached this season, they are the first team to win a set against Fayette in the PSUAC. Fayette is also the best team in the conference right now.

Unfortunately in the third set Beaver couldn't keep the momentum they started and Fayette was able to dominate the court. In the fourth and final set, Fayette had great consistency in their play then Beaver, but Beaver put up a fight to the finish, unfortunately it wasn't enough. Beaver lost 3-1.

Beaver's key players were Natalie Gamble (McKees Rocks, PA/Sto-Rox), Kayona Ward (Beaver Falls, PA/Beaver Falls) and Kalynn Hill (Pittsburgh, PA/Montour) who all led the team in kills. Miranda Pfeiffer (Freedom, PA/Freedom) and Mykel Colbert (Beaver Falls, PA/Beaver Falls) were also essential to the teams defense in terms of digs.

Coach BJ Bertges said "I am optimistic based on how we played today for the rest of the season." The team continues to gain momentum and play with chemistry. Beaver now has a record of now 5-3 in the conference.

Beavers next matches are against Alfred State and Penn State New Kensington on October 6th.