EDMOND, Okla. - This afternoon's matchup against the Bronchos of Central Oklahoma would provide the Jets with the same struggles that they have faced all season. They struggled to string together multiple points and couldn't hold off the Bronchos rallies.
In the first set, Newman was able to keep it close early. Trailing 7-8, the Jets found themselves unable to hold off the Bronchos as they went on a 17-7 run to finish out the set.
The second set would prove to be more of the same for Newman. After being tied 5-5, the Jets struggled to keep the Bronchos from scoring back-to-back points. For every one point the Jets scored, the Bronchos seemed to get two. UCO would finish out the set on a 10-5 run after leading 15-11.
In the third and final set, the trend continued for the Jets. Keeping it close early, trailing 8-6, the Jets would struggle to keep the Bronchos in the stable. Newman would give up two 4 point runs and a 3 point run to Central Oklahoma throughout the set. This would prove to be fatal to Jets, as they lose the set 25-15 and the game 3-0.
Stat Leaders
Kills -
Trinity Conley - 7
Aces -
Jada Key - 2
Blocks -
Sophia Helsing,
Sydney Mossman,
Imani Jones - 1
Assists - Reagan Roth - 19
Digs -
Mackenzie Anderson 13
What's Next
Newman will be back on the road as they travel to Kearney, Neb. take on Nebraska-Kearney on Friday, September 27 at 6:00 P.M.