Bowling Green State University
CENTRAL MICHIGAN
Falcons Fall to MAC West Leader, Central Michigan
October 16, 2008 | Volleyball
Oct. 16, 2008
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan - The Bowling Green State University volleyball team fell to the Mid-American Conference West Division leader, Central Michigan 3-0 (15-25, 17-25, 17-25) this evening (Oct. 16). The Chippewas broke the Falcons four-match winning streak and undefeated month of October. The Falcons are now, 14-7 overall and 4-3 in the MAC.
The Falcons weren't quite able to find their groove throughout the match. The Chippewas took an early 4-0 lead to start off the first set but finally a kill from Shari Luther stopped Central Michigan and sided-out for BG. Central Michigan fired right back to score another four points in a row and extend their lead to six points, 8-2 over the Falcons. The Orange and Brown were able to come back with a three-point run started by a kill from Kaitlin Jackson, to cut Central Michigan's lead to three, 10-7. The Falcons continued to fight but weren't able to score points in a row. The Chippewas scored the last four points of the set to win, 25-15.
The Falcons were able to get things started much quicker in the second set putting together an early three-point run, which included back-to-back kills from Kendra Halm and a service ace from Meghan Mohr, giving the Falcons a 3-1 lead. The Chippewas came back to score three straight points to take the lead, 8-7. The set remained close until Central Michigan was able to score consecutive three-point runs to extend their lead to six, 21-15 over the Falcons. BG dropped the second set 25-17.
Central Michigan took an early 10-5 lead in the third set after two four-point runs, but a kill from Corey Domek gave the Falcons side-out. However, the Chippewas continued to stay on the attack scoring five straight points to extend their lead to nine, 18-9. The Falcons never gave up rallying at the end of the third set posting three straight points but once again the Chippewas answered back with four points to secure match point, 24-15. The Falcons fought off two Central Michigan match points from a block by Luther and a service ace from Susie Isphording. BG didn't have quite enough to get past Central Michigan falling, 25-17.
The Falcons were led by Halm with 10 kills posting a .320 hitting percentage. Sam Fish recorded 21 assists, while Chelsey Meek led BG's defense with 11 digs.
The Falcons will stay on the road to take on another MAC West division opponent Eastern Michigan tomorrow night (Oct. 17) at 7:00 p.m.
