NAMPA, Idaho – Northwest Nazarene volleyball suffered just their second loss of the season and first in GNAC play on Thursday with a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Seattle Pacific.
How It Happened
The Nighthawks trailed 19-15 in the opening set, but rallied back with a 10-1 run that included nine in a row to take the set 25-20.
The momentum did not carry over to set two, however, as the Falcons jumped out to an earn 5-1 lead and never looked back, taking the frame 25-14.
Set three was close throughout, with NNU trailing by just one, 20-19 late in the frame. SPU then went on a run, though, scoring five-straight points to win the set and go up 2-1.
NNU came out strong in the fourth set, going up 6-1 after an ace from
Maren Dent. SPU quickly responded with six points of their own to take the lead, though. The set went back and forth, with NNU going up 20-16 late. SPU took over from there, scoring nine of the final 12 points to take the set and the match.
Nighthawks Notes
- NNU falls to 10-2 overall and 3-1 in GNAC play
- The Nighthawks' eight-game win streak was snapped with the loss, suffering their first loss in the month of September after winning the previous seven
- The Nighthawks hit a strong .379 in the opening set, but couldn't manage higher than .182 in any following set
- Olivia Wright led the team with 13 kills and a .360 attack percentage
- Caroline McMahon had 19 digs and an ace
- Natalie Sullivan nearly had a double-double with 11 digs and eight kills
- Anna Gable registered six blocks and eight kills while hitting .412
Next Up
The Nighthawks remain in Nampa for another game on Saturday, hosting Montana State Billings at 1:00 p.m. in the Johnson Sports Center.
