Eutectics Take One Set off Gorloks, but Can’t Break the Streak

WEBSTER GROVES, MO. – The Eutectic women's volleyball team set off across town on Wednesday night to take on the Gorloks at Webster University. The UHSP squad was able to win the third set to force a fourth, but could not break Webster's 22-0 advantage in head-to-head competition since 1993, falling 25-17, 25-23, 19-25, 25-21.

It was the first win of the season for the NCAA III Webster Gorloks (1-3) and knocked the Eutectics to 0-6 for the season so far.

MATCH HIGHLIGHTS:

WEBSTER def. UHSP 3-1: 25-17, 25-23, 19-25, 25-21

• A close first set eventually went in favor of the Gorloks 25-17 following multiple service aces from WU's Riley Watson who also set up teammate Lauren Brown for success on the attack.
• The Eutectics recovered from a series of errors in the second set, to chase down the Gorloks with strong offense from Sierra Aplanalp, who notched three aces in a row and a couple of kills as the Purple and Gold tied the score at 19 apiece. A pair of aces from WU's Megan Zablonski turned the tide in favor of the home team, however, who notched the set victory at 25-23.
• Aplanalp served up the first four points in the third set (including another ace) to take a lead the Eutectics would not relinquish. UHSP pulled ahead 11-4 and 15-8 before the Gorloks finally made a challenge. But, the home team efforts were too little and too late as the Eutectics took the set at 25-19 and force a fourth.
• The Gorloks recovered in the fourth set, pulling ahead early (7-2) before the Eutectics strung together kills from Sophia Michaud (2), Hannah Kynaston, and Jenna Brinson (who racked up several assists) to tie the score at 9-9. The Gorloks, however were able to follow that up with a five-point scoring run to take a lead they would not give up and won the set at 25-21.
• Sophia Michaud finished the match with six aces and nine kills. Hannah Kynaston hit at .320, notching 10 kills and one block assist. Jenna Brinson put up 32 assists and Alani Hicks recorded 16 digs.

NEXT UP:

The Eutectics will play their home opener on Thursday, Sept. 4, hosting Brescia University (Ky.) at 6 p.m. in the UHSP gymnasium.