The Frostburg State University women’s volleyball team fell 3-1 to West Virginia State on Saturday, Oct. 10, in Institute, W. Va. Frostburg State won the opening set 27-25, but West Virginia State responded with wins of 25-9, 26-24 and 25-12 to claim the match.
The loss dropped Frostburg State to 5-13 overall and 2-6 in Mountain East Conference play. West Virginia State improved to 8-10 overall and 4-4 in conference competition.
Frostburg State Wins Competitive Opening Set
The Bobcats secured the first set 27-25 after overcoming a late 24-23 deficit thanks to timely kills by Grace Yocham. West Virginia State then dominated the second set 25-9, capitalizing on unforced errors by Frostburg State.
In the third set, Frostburg State led 24-22 but West Virginia State rallied to win 26-24. The Yellow Jackets carried that momentum into the fourth set, closing the match with a commanding 25-12 victory. The Bobcats finished with a .120 hitting percentage while West Virginia State hit .279.
Maya Johnson Records Second Consecutive Double-Double
Senior Maya Johnson posted 11 kills and 13 digs for her second straight double-double. Grace Yocham led Frostburg State with 11 kills. Gabrielle Morris contributed a career-high seven blocks, and Miranda Ball recorded a team-high 18 digs.
Next Up: Frostburg State Hosts West Virginia Wesleyan
The Bobcats will return to Bobcat Arena to host West Virginia Wesleyan on Friday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. The match takes place during Homecoming Weekend and is an opportunity for Frostburg State to rebound on home court.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Frostburg State opened strong but was unable to maintain momentum against West Virginia State. Individual efforts stood out, and the Bobcats will look to build on those performances in their upcoming home match.
Source: Original report
