Despite a 54-dig performance by libero Emily Orrick and 13 kills and 3 blocks by Michaleen Forman, the LLCC volleyball squad was relegated to the consolation bracket of the national tournament after a 24-26, 25-15, 23-25, 25-17, 12-15 loss.
 
LLCC had its chances to put KCKCC away in game three, squandering a five point lead as well as a defensive lapse at 23-23 which gave KCKCC the initiative.
 
Coach Dietz remarked,"We played hard most of the match--just a few too many mental errors.  We were tipping and hitting the ball to places we'd practiced avoiding as they were easy for the KCK defense, and if you give easy balls to a college team, they'll make you pay.  KCK's strength is their hitting so that cost us just enough to lose the match."  

Stats vs. KCKCC
Digs: Orrick 54, Neilson 19, Hathcoat 14
Aces: Neilson 3
Blocks: Criss 6, Maxwell 4
Assists: Harper 26, Schultz 24
Kills:  Maxwell 16, Forman 13, Hathcoat 10
 
**Emily Orrick's dig total is 2nd best in school history for a match.  She is now the career leader for digs. 

The Loggers play TOMORROW at 11:00 am , CST vs. Northeast Oklahoma.