ARCATA, Calif..--- Despite,
Summer Hansen's 18 kills and
Lenox Loving's 16 kills and 15 digs, Humboldt State's rally fell short in a five-set loss to the visiting Sonoma State Seawolves (25-15, 16-25, 21-25, 25-20, 14-16).
Juliana Bertolucci added 21 assists and four service aces for the Lumberjacks who will travel to Seaside, Calif., this Friday, November 15 for a 7pm match with Cal State Monterey Bay in their regular season finale.
QUOTES FROM THE COACH: "Tonight our team did what they've done all year, and fought until the end," said Humboldt State head coach
Kelly Wood. "It was heartbreaking to lose in the fifth, but I'm please to get to that point against a very good Sonoma team. No matter how difficult this year has been for us the girls continue to work hard, and get better. We finish o the road this weekend versus Cal State Monterey Bay, hoping for a positive finish to the year."
LUMERJACKS LEADERS: Summer Hansen had a game high 18 kills while
Lenox Loving added 16 digs.
Juliana Bertolucci had 21 assists with
Riley Tishlarich chipping in 16. Leading the way with her four aces was
Juliana Bertolucci.
Odelia Ryan had 17 digs with Loving added 15 digs. Other Lumberjacks in double digits in digs were Loving with 15 and Carla Creapo with 12 and
Kayla Costello with 10.
Summer Hansen had a team high seven blocks and
Emma Flewell and
Malia Coyle each had six.