Wolves Split Matches at Western Washington Invitational

WOU libero Carpenter led all players with 28 digs.

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BELLINGHAM, Wash. - Western Oregon swept Cal State Dominguez Hills in three games to claim a split of Friday matches at the Western Washington Invitational at Sam Carver Gymnasium, 30-14, 30-16, 30-25.

Earlier in the day, the Wolves took a two-games-to-one lead only to watch Cal Poly Pomona roar back to claim a 3-2 victory in the opening match of the tournament.

The Wolves are now 3-3 on the season.

Cal State Dominguez Hills fell to 0-5, while Cal Poly Pomona is now 4-1 after a loss later in the day to host Western Washington.

WOU will play again on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. against No. 3 nationally ranked Cal State San Bernardino.

Against the winless Toros, the Wolves hit a season-best .279 to cruise to the win.

Haley Kostrba led the Wolves with 13 kills and 10 digs with a sizzling .444 hitting percentage.

Kayla Mainer was also in double kill figures with 11.

Claire Carpenter had 13 digs, and Lisa Martini fired three service aces.

The Broncos remained undefeated (until the loss to WWU) with the comeback win over the Wolves -- 31-29, 31-33, 22-30, 30-14, 15-9.

CPP had 35 blocks in the contest, including 11 assisted blocks by Vanessa Williams and nine by Brittany Harkey.

Jenna Young led the offense with 18 kills and four service aces.

Meanwhile, the Wolves had a standout match from the sophomore transfer Mainer, who had 23 kills and 24 digs.

The 5-10 outside hitter from North Idaho JC also zipped in seven service aces. Sharon Peterson added 11 kills and Kostrba had 10 kills and 22 digs.

WOU libero Carpenter led all players with 28 digs.

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