Coolidge, AZ - The College of Southern Nevada volleyball team faced a challenging evening, as they fell to Central Arizona College in straight sets (25-15, 25-18, 25-22) on the road. Despite flashes of resilience, the Coyotes were unable to overcome Central Arizona's solid play and efficient attack.

Set 1: Central Arizona 25, College of Southern Nevada 15

The Coyotes struggled to find their footing in the opening set, as Central Arizona jumped out to an early lead and maintained control throughout. CSN's attack had difficulty finding its rhythm, with multiple errors preventing them from closing the gap. Jeannie Anderson led the team in kills with 8, but her efforts weren't enough to keep the set competitive. Central Arizona capitalized on CSN's errors and took the first set comfortably, 25-15.

Set 2: Central Arizona 25, College of Southern Nevada 18

The second set saw a more determined CSN squad as they fought back, showing signs of improvement. Anderson continued her impressive performance, hitting .500 on 14 attempts, while Dani Robinson added 6 kills on the night. Unfortunately, Central Arizona's defense and sharp serving kept CSN from gaining sustained momentum. Despite several close rallies, Central Arizona pulled away late to claim the second set, 25-18.

Set 3: Central Arizona 25, College of Southern Nevada 22

The third set was the most competitive of the match, as the Coyotes made adjustments and pushed Central Arizona to the brink. CSN played with urgency, highlighted by strong defensive efforts from Tia Alofipo and Aleyson Ross, who both contributed with digs and service aces. The Coyotes managed to close the gap in the final stages, but Central Arizona's consistent play proved too much, as they held on for a 25-22 victory to seal the match.

Jeannie Anderson stood out for the Coyotes, notching 10 points with 8 kills and 5 digs. Margaret Sharkey and Dani Robinson also contributed significantly with 6 points each, but a high error rate and struggles at the net kept CSN from overcoming Central Arizona's balanced attack.

Looking Ahead

Though the Coyotes showed moments of brilliance, they were ultimately undone by their own errors, committing 24 in total across the three sets. With a team hitting percentage of just .010, CSN will need to improve their efficiency as they look ahead to future matches.

The Coyotes will aim to regroup and sharpen their skills as they continue their season. Their next match will be crucial in gaining momentum as they look to bounce back from this tough road loss.