CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas ­– The University of the Incarnate Word volleyball team was unable to slow down the attack of Texas A&M Corpus Christi. The Cardinals fell to the Islanders in the Dugan Wellness Center 25-17, 25-22, 25-17.

HOW IT HAPPENED

UIW trailed during the first but was able to even the score 14-14. Brittany Gilpin got the Islander attack going for a six point streak to pressure the Cardinals into a brief timeout, and take advantage of the set 22-16. UIW was only able to muster one point after regaining its composure. An attack error on the Cardinals and two kills by Madison Green helped the Islanders to an opening set win.

Sarea Alexander registered two kills to get the Cardinals out in front at the beginning of the second. Each team had its share at the lead, but the turning point occurred when A&M Corpus Christi went on a five point run to cause UIW to trail 12-6. The Cardinals fought to make up the point deficit, but it was too late and A&M Corpus Christi took the second for a 2-0 match lead.

The Islanders capitalized on three Cardinal errors for a 3-0 advantage at the start of set three. UIW retaliated with three for a fair score. Midway through the set, the Cardinals found themselves behind and unable to catch up. Victory went to A&M Corpus Christi who registered 43 kills and 16 errors as a team. The Cardinals finished the match with a total of 35 kills and 16 errors.

LEADERS

Sarea Alexander led the Cardinal offense with 12 kills. She also registered six blocks to be significant defensively. Autumn Lockley and Bryaunea Hall both contributed six kills. Madison Williams paced the team with 26 assists and Madelynn Miller tallied 10 digs.

The Islanders were led by Brittany Gilpin and Cloe Simon, who registered 13 and 10 kills respectively.

UP NEXT 

UIW hosts Abilene Christian for another round of competition on Thursday, Nov. 9 The match will begin at 7 p.m. in the McDermott Center.

STAY TUNED

The Cardinals will return to the McDermott Center Saturday, Nov.  11 to face Sam Houston State University on Senior Day. The match will start at 11 a.m.

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