Women's Volleyball | 10/12/2010 10:01:22 PM

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GAME PHOTOS

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – The West Liberty University volleyball team battled Fairmont State to the wire only to drop three close games Tuesday night as the Falcons escaped the ASRC with a 3-0 victory.

Coach Brooke Turner's Hilltoppers (8-12, 2-6) absorbed a frustrating three-game sweep at the hands of the Falcons (14-6, 7-2) by scores of 27-25, 25-22 and 25-23.

Anne Edwards had 9 kills for West Liberty while Melissa Pierzchala and Rachel Ziegler added 8 each. Abby McCreery had 17 assists while Jennifer Torrence led the team with 11 digs.

The Hilltoppers will host Seton Hill Friday in a 7 p.m. match at the ASRC.

VOLLEYBALL

Fairmont State 3, West Liberty 0

(27-25, 25-22, 25-23)

FAIRMONT STATE (14-6, 7-2)

    Haley Lippert 16-2-4; Amber Wilson 10-0-4; Bri Swann 9-1-2; Auishia Beavers 7-0-1; Theresa Zapach 7-0-4; Leslie Gordon 4-0-0; Jessica Seevers 0-1-0; Totals 53-4-8.0.

    Assists – Jessica Seevers 22; Auishia Beavers 21.

    Digs – Morgan Walls 11; Bri Swann 9; Haley Lippert 8

WEST LIBERTY (8-12, 2-6)

    Anne Edwards 9-0-3; Melissa Pierzchala 8-0-1; Rachel Ziegler 8-0-0; Amie Riethmiller 4-0-0; Sarah Mathias 4-0-3; Emily Mellie 3-0-3; Abby McCreery 1-0-1; Totals 37-0-6.5.

    Assists – Abby McCreery 17; Brittany Albanese 10.

    Digs – Jennifer Torrence 11; Melissa Pierzchala 6